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Academics

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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

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))
Strake JesuitNot Published

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
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

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
Strake JesuitNot Published

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)
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Courses

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

AP Scholar Awards

DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake Jesuit388

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

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
Strake JesuitNot 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.)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

STEM Recognition

DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
FrassatiNot 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. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Frassati Catholic High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
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	$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 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	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	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Oct 28, 2026	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	ISEE	None	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 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	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	20	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	300	26	364	1,390
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	Not Published	11:1	10:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	12 sports	Not posted	13 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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