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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
  • 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. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

Recommendations

  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

AP Courses

  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Agnes25

Dual Credit

  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Honors Courses

  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Agnes12

Learning Support

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • St. AgnesNot Published

World Languages

  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Academic Model

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot 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. AgnesNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)

AP Scholar Awards

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Application Deadline

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Family Interview

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Agnes2

Notable Programs

  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Robotics

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances

STEM Recognition

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Test Prep

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
Commute from home
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$28,400

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
  • 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
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants)
  • Enrollment deposit: $500
  • Tablet PC (technology): $1,725
  • AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional
  • Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 1, 2026Dec 3, 2026Nov 7, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based

No merit scholarships

AP courses20Not postedNot posted25
Enrollment3001,390Not Published934
Student:Teacher8.1:110:1Not Published9:1
MassNot Published
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Daily
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Sports12 sports17 sports11 sports12 sports
Links

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