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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)
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

Entrance Exam

  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • 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.)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

Notable Programs

  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis

Recommendations

  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

AP Courses

  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)

World Languages

  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Application Deadline

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)

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.)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Family Interview

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Honors Courses

  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$15,000

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

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$22,800

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

No itemized fees published.

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
  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $350
  • Tuition deposit: $500
  • Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen)
  • Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors)
  • Books:
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, 2026Nov 8, 2026
Required test
ISEE
None
HSPT or ISEE

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

ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedDec 14, 2026
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP courses20Not postedNot posted18
Enrollment30026364248
Student:Teacher8.1:1Not Published11:18.3:1
MassNot Published
Monthly
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Sports12 sportsNot posted13 sports10 sports
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