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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. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)
  • 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)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • 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
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes25

Honors Courses

  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes12

World Languages

  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Academic Model

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)
  • St. AgnesNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

AP Scholar Awards

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Dual Credit

  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes2

Learning Support

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Notable Programs

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

Robotics

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Test Score Deadline

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
Commute from home
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
St. Catherine's Montessori
St. Agnes Academy
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

$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 see fees
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
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 Published10% off for each younger siblingNot Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS only
Open houseNov 1, 2026Dec 3, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE

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

None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

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

No merit scholarships

AP courses20Not postedNot posted25
Enrollment3001,39023934
Student:Teacher8.1:110:114.4:19:1
MassNot Published
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Sports12 sports17 sports6 sports12 sports
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