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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))
FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
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)
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
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
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
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
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
O'ConnellNot Published

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
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)
St. Agnes25
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Honors Courses

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

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

Family Interview

DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
O'ConnellNot Published

Language Credits Required

DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes2
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Robotics

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

Test Score Deadline

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

Commute from home

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

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