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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)
St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)

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
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only

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
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)

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)
St. John XXIIINot Published

AP Program

Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)

AP Scholar Awards

Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Application Deadline

Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIINot 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
St. John XXIIINot Published

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. John XXIIINot Published

Honors Courses

Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. John XXIIINot Published

Learning Support

Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Notable Programs

Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. John XXIIINot Published

STEM Recognition

Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Test Prep

Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. John XXIII College Preparatory
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	$22,100 2026-27 rate
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Included in tuition see list Textbooks (physical + digital) iPad + keyboard case with insurance AP exam fees SAT/ACT prep Course fees (ceramics, science labs) Academic support Most extracurricular/athletic expenses Lab goggles + PE uniforms Parking Charged separately: ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — 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 see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	ISEE
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	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	20	Not posted
Enrollment	472	1,390	300	432
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	10:1	8.1:1	11.3:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Not Published	Weekly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	10 sports	17 sports	12 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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