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Academics

Dual Credit

  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

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.)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • 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)
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Notable Programs

  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • CathedralNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • 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
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Family Interview

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
  • 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.)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

AP Courses

  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Honors Courses

  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Learning Support

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$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
  • Technology fee ($500)
  • Registration ($300)
  • Student activities ($400)
  • Textbooks ($650)

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75–$125
  • Enrollment deposit (new families): $700
  • Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 1, 2026Nov 7, 2026Oct 28, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

In-house placement test
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP courses20Not postedNot postedNot posted
Enrollment300Not Published36480
Student:Teacher8.1:1Not Published11:14.5:1
MassNot Published
Daily
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Sports12 sports11 sports13 sports13 sports
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