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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.)
- Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
- DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
- CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)
Recommendations
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
- DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
- CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
World Languages
- Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
- CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
AP Courses
- Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
- CathedralNot Published
Dual Credit
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
- CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
Learning Support
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
- DuchesneNot Published
- CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Academic Model
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
- CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)
AP Scholar Awards
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Strake Jesuit388
- DuchesneNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
Application Deadline
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
- DuchesneNot Published
- CathedralNot 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.
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
Family Interview
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
- CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
Honors Courses
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
- CathedralNot Published
Notable Programs
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
- CathedralNot Published
STEM Recognition
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
- DuchesneNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
Test Prep
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
- DuchesneNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr | $29,970 2026-27 rate | $33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School | $22,850 2026-27 rate |
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| What's included | Included in tuition see list
| Included in tuition see list
Charged separately:
| Fees listed separately see fees
| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. |
| Sibling discount | Not Published | Not Published | Not Published | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | Yes PK3–12 | HS only |
| Open house | Not posted | Dec 3, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Required test | None | ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027 | ISEE | ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) |
| Application deadline | Not posted | Jan 15, 2027 | Not posted | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Decision date | Not posted | Mar 5, 2027 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Financial aid | Need-based | Need-based | Need-based + Merit | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | 12 | Not posted | 20 | Not posted |
| Enrollment | 472 | 1,390 | 300 | Not Published |
| Student:Teacher | 11.8:1 | 10:1 | 8.1:1 | Not Published |
| Mass | Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered | Monthly Daily Mass also offered | Not Published | Daily |
| Sports | 10 sports | 17 sports | 12 sports | 11 sports |
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