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Academics

Entrance Exam

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.)
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.)
O'ConnellIn-house placement test (No ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.)

World Languages

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)
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
CathedralNot Published
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
O'ConnellNot Published

Notable Programs

DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
CathedralNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

Recommendations

DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Academic Model

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.)
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralNot Published
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.
O'ConnellNot Published

Family Interview

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
CathedralNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Cathedral High School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
What's included	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.	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	None	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	Not posted	12	Not posted
Enrollment	300	Not Published	472	80
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	Not Published	11.8:1	4.5:1
Mass	Not Published	Daily	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	11 sports	10 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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