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Academics

Entrance Exam

DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. Agnes25
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
Strake JesuitNot Published

Recommendations

DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. Agnes12
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake Jesuit388

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Corporate Work-Study

DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot 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.
Strake JesuitNot Published

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Language Credits Required

DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes2
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

Notable Programs

DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Robotics

DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

STEM Recognition

DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus

Test Score Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Agnes Academy	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$29,970 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 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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	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	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
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 No merit scholarships	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	20	25	12	Not posted
Enrollment	300	934	472	1,390
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	9:1	11.8:1	10:1
Mass	Not Published	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	12 sports	12 sports	10 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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