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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
  • St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

AP Courses

  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

Dual Credit

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

World Languages

  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

Recommendations

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

Application Deadline

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • DuchesneNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

  • Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Honors Courses

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

Learning Support

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • DuchesneNot Published

Notable Programs

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
Commute from home
Tuition
$8,000

2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr

$15,000

2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

What's included
Included in tuition see list
  • All classes and materials
  • Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Included in tuition see list
  • Laptop & technology

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $700
  • Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen)
  • Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students)
  • Books: $550
  • Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional
  • AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Fee: $1,500
  • Enrollment deposit: $1,000
  • Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600
  • Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School)
  • Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10)
  • Graduation fee: $600 (seniors)
  • Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional
  • AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Open houseNot postedNot postedDec 6, 2026Nov 1, 2026
Required test
None
None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses12Not posted2120
Enrollment47226791300
Student:Teacher11.8:1Not Published9:18.1:1
Mass
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Monthly
Not Published
Sports10 sportsNot posted12 sports12 sports
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