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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)
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Entrance Exam

  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • 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.)

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
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

World Languages

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

Notable Programs

  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Career & Technical Pathways

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • FrassatiNot 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.)

Family Interview

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

Honors Courses

  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Learning Support

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$15,000

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

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
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

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the first$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, 2026Dec 6, 2026Oct 28, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE

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

HSPT or ISEE

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

None
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
AP courses2021Not postedNot posted
Enrollment30079136426
Student:Teacher8.1:19:111:1Not Published
MassNot Published
Monthly
Weekly

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Monthly
Sports12 sports12 sports13 sportsNot posted
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