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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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
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.)

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))
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Recommendations

DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

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
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

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.)
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralNot Published

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support

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
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralNot Published

Academic Model

DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitNot 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.)

AP Scholar Awards

DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
CathedralNot Published

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
CathedralNot Published

Family Interview

DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralNot Published

STEM Recognition

DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
CathedralNot Published

Test Prep

DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
CathedralNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Cathedral High School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$22,850 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	Included in tuition see list Textbooks (physical + digital) iPad + keyboard case with insurance AP exam fees SAT/ACT prep Course fees (ceramics, science labs) Academic support Most extracurricular/athletic expenses Lab goggles + PE uniforms Parking Charged separately: ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
Required test	ISEE	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	3	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	300	80	1,390	Not Published
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	4.5:1	10:1	Not Published
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Daily
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	17 sports	11 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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