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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • 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. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)

Dual Credit

  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

World Languages

  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Notable Programs

  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Recommendations

  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)

Corporate Work-Study

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot 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. Peter CTHSNot Published

Family Interview

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Honors Courses

  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$8,000

2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr

$15,000

2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid

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
  • 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
Included in tuition see list
  • All classes and materials
  • Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 1, 2026Oct 28, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
ISEE
HSPT or ISEE

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

None
None
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based
AP courses20Not posted12Not posted
Enrollment30036447226
Student:Teacher8.1:111:111.8:1Not Published
MassNot Published
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Sports12 sports13 sports10 sportsNot posted
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