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Academics

Entrance Exam

DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
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.)
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.)
St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
St. John XXIIINot Published

Recommendations

DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
O'Connell3 (Confirmed via school event calendar: AP Calculus, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C. Not on an academics/curriculum page — count may be incomplete.)
CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Notable Programs

DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Academic Model

DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot 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.)
St. John XXIIINot Published

AP Program

DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)

Family Interview

DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
St. John XXIIINot Published

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
St. John XXIIINot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Cathedral High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,100 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 see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE	In-house placement test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	3	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	300	80	Not Published	432
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	4.5:1	Not Published	11.3:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Daily	Weekly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	11 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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