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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. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)

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. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
St. Catherine'sNot 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. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships

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. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Recommendations

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

Academic Model

DuchesneNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
FrassatiNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

DuchesneNot Published
FrassatiNot 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.)
St. Catherine'sNot 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. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
FrassatiNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Frassati Catholic High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	St. Catherine's Montessori
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753
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 No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discount	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published	10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)
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	None	None
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	Need-based
AP courses	20	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	300	364	26	23
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	11:1	Not Published	14.4:1
Mass	Not Published	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	Not posted	6 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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