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Academics

Dual Credit

  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))

Entrance Exam

  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • 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. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)

Recommendations

  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts

Learning Support

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)

World Languages

  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. Pius XNot Published

AP Courses

  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published

Notable Programs

  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts

Academic Model

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot 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. Pius XNot Published

Application Deadline

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published

Family Interview

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • St. Pius XNot Published

Honors & AP Courses

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Pius X25 (Honors/AP combined; 490 AP exams, 49 AP Scholars in 2025)

Honors Courses

  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$22,850

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
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
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee (new students): $350
  • Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors)
  • Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional
  • Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional
  • Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional
Sibling discountNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedHalf tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 1, 2026Dec 6, 2026Nov 7, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses2021Not postedNot posted
Enrollment300791Not Published655
Student:Teacher8.1:19:1Not Published7:1
MassNot Published
Monthly
Daily
Monthly
Sports12 sports12 sports11 sports14 sports
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