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Academics

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
St. Agnes25
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Entrance Exam

DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
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.)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

Recommendations

DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
St. AgnesNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Agnes12
St. ThomasNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

DuchesneNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
St. ThomasNot Published

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Corporate Work-Study

DuchesneNot 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.
St. AgnesNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Language Credits Required

DuchesneNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Agnes2
St. ThomasNot Published

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Notable Programs

DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Robotics

DuchesneNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
St. ThomasNot Published

Test Score Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. Agnes Academy	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$28,400 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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants) Enrollment deposit: $500 Tablet PC (technology): $1,725 AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — 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	Not Published	$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	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based No merit scholarships	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	12	25	21
Enrollment	300	472	934	791
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	11.8:1	9:1	9:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	10 sports	12 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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