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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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)

Recommendations

DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)

Notable Programs

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

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)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Pius XNot 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.)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
St. Pius XNot Published

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
St. Pius XNot Published

Family Interview

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

Honors & AP Courses

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

Honors Courses

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

STEM Recognition

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
St. Pius XNot Published

Test Prep

DuchesneNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
St. Pius XNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Cathedral High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Pius X High School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$22,850 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.	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 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
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	300	Not Published	1,390	655
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	Not Published	10:1	7:1
Mass	Not Published	Daily	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	11 sports	17 sports	14 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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