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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.)
  • St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Admissions process: inquiry, then campus tour, then FACTS application.)

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
  • St. Peter CTHSEnglish teacher recommendation; Math teacher recommendation; Transcript

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))
  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

AP Courses

  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • St. Agnes25
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Honors Courses

  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. Agnes12
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

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
  • St. Peter CTHSNot 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)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot 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.)

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.)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Agnes2
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Prior Cycle (for reference)

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHS2026-27 cycle for reference: application due Jan 15, decisions released Mar 6, enrollment reply due Mar 25. 2027-28 dates not yet posted.

Robotics

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$28,400

2026-27 rate

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$15,000

2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid

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

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot PublishedNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 1, 2026Not postedOct 28, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

None
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based
Need-based
AP courses2025Not postedNot posted
Enrollment30093436426
Student:Teacher8.1:19:111:1Not Published
MassNot Published
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Sports12 sports12 sports13 sportsNot posted
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