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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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
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.)

AP Courses

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

Dual Credit

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

World Languages

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

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot 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
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Career & Technical Pathways

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneNot 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.)

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. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Honors Courses

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

Learning Support

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

Notable Programs

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. Thomas High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	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	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	None
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	12	21	20	Not posted
Enrollment	472	791	300	26
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	9:1	8.1:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Not Published	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	12 sports	12 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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