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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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

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)
Strake JesuitNot Published
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. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

AP Courses

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

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

World Languages

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

AP Scholar Awards

DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
St. ThomasNot Published

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.)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Honors Courses

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

Notable Programs

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$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 No itemized fees published.	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	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	Dec 3, 2026	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	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	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	Not posted	Not posted	21
Enrollment	300	26	1,390	791
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	Not Published	10:1	9:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	Not posted	17 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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