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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.)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
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.)

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))
St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

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
St. AgnesNot Published
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
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
O'ConnellNot Published

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)
St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
FrassatiNot Published
St. Agnes25
O'ConnellNot Published

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
FrassatiNot Published
St. Agnes12
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

DuchesneNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
O'ConnellNot 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.)
St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Language Credits Required

DuchesneNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. Agnes2
O'ConnellNot Published

Robotics

DuchesneNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
O'ConnellNot Published

Test Score Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
O'ConnellNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Frassati Catholic High School	St. Agnes Academy	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$28,400 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	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 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	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Oct 28, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based No merit scholarships	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	Not posted	25	Not posted
Enrollment	300	364	934	80
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	11:1	9:1	4.5:1
Mass	Not Published	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	12 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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