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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))
St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. Agnes25
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Recommendations

DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

Honors Courses

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

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Career & Technical Pathways

DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot 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.)
St. ThomasNot Published

Language Credits Required

DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes2
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Notable Programs

DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Robotics

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

Test Score Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Agnes Academy	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$27,900 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	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Included in tuition see list Laptop & technology Charged separately: Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $700 Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen) Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students) Books: $550 Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 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 + Merit
AP courses	20	25	Not posted	21
Enrollment	300	934	26	791
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	9:1	Not Published	9:1
Mass	Not Published	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	12 sports	Not posted	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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