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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))
St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

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.)
St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

Recommendations

DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

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)
St. Pius XNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
CathedralNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Notable Programs

DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
CathedralNot Published
St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts
St. ThomasNot 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.)
St. Pius XNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Family Interview

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
St. Pius XNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Honors & AP Courses

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. Pius X25 (Honors/AP combined; 490 AP exams, 49 AP Scholars in 2025)
St. ThomasNot Published

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
CathedralNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Cathedral High School	St. Pius X High School	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate
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.	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee (new students): $350 Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors) Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	Not posted	Not posted	21
Enrollment	300	Not Published	655	791
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	Not Published	7:1	9:1
Mass	Not Published	Daily	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	11 sports	14 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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