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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).)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • 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.)

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)
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

AP Courses

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

Dual Credit

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

Honors Courses

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

Learning Support

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

World Languages

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

Academic Model

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot 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.)

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

AP Scholar Awards

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

Application Deadline

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

Family Interview

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

Language Credits Required

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

Notable Programs

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

Robotics

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Test Score Deadline

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

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$28,400

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
  • 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 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
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

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

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

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based + Merit
AP courses20Not posted25Not posted
Enrollment3001,390934Not Published
Student:Teacher8.1:110:19:1Not Published
MassNot Published
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Daily
Sports12 sports17 sports12 sports11 sports
Links

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