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Academics
Dual Credit
- DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
- St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
- CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
- St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
Entrance Exam
- DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
- St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Admissions process: inquiry, then campus tour, then FACTS application.)
- CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)
- St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
Recommendations
- DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
- St. Peter CTHSEnglish teacher recommendation; Math teacher recommendation; Transcript
- CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
- St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
World Languages
- DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
- St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
AP Courses
- Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
Learning Support
- DuchesneNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
- St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
Academic Model
- DuchesneNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)
- St. ThomasNot Published
Application Deadline
- DuchesneNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
Career & Technical Pathways
- DuchesneNot 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.)
- CathedralNot Published
- St. ThomasNot Published
Family Interview
- DuchesneNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
- St. ThomasNot Published
Honors Courses
- Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- St. ThomasNot Published
Notable Programs
- DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- St. ThomasNot Published
Prior Cycle (for reference)
- DuchesneNot 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.
- CathedralNot Published
- St. ThomasNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School | $15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid | $22,850 2026-27 rate | $27,900 2026-27 rate |
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| What's included | Fees listed separately see fees
| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Included in tuition see list
Charged separately:
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| 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 | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 |
| Required test | ISEE | None | ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) | ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027 |
| Application deadline | Not posted | Not posted | Jan 15, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Decision date | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted | Mar 5, 2027 |
| Financial aid | Need-based + Merit | Need-based | Need-based + Merit | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | 20 | Not posted | Not posted | 21 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 26 | Not Published | 791 |
| Student:Teacher | 8.1:1 | Not Published | Not Published | 9:1 |
| Mass | Not Published | Monthly | Daily | Monthly |
| Sports | 12 sports | Not posted | 11 sports | 12 sports |
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