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Academics

Entrance Exam

DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)
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).)

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
Strake JesuitNot Published

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
Strake JesuitNot Published

Notable Programs

DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
Strake JesuitNot Published

Recommendations

DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

Academic Model

DuchesneNot Published
St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

DuchesneNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake Jesuit388

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

STEM Recognition

DuchesneNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Catherine's Montessori	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$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: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	10% off for each younger sibling	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	ISEE	None	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	20	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	300	23	80	1,390
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	14.4:1	4.5:1	10:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	12 sports	6 sports	13 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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