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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. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Admissions process: inquiry, then campus tour, then FACTS application.)
  • Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)

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. Peter CTHSEnglish teacher recommendation; Math teacher recommendation; Transcript
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

AP Courses

  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))

Dual Credit

  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

World Languages

  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)

AP Scholar Awards

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Application Deadline

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot 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.)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.

Honors Courses

  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Learning Support

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Notable Programs

  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Prior Cycle (for reference)

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHS2026-27 cycle for reference: application due Jan 15, decisions released Mar 6, enrollment reply due Mar 25. 2027-28 dates not yet posted.
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Test Prep

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$15,000

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

$8,000

2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr

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.

Included in tuition see list
  • All classes and materials
  • Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

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

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

None
None
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based
AP courses20Not postedNot posted12
Enrollment3001,39026472
Student:Teacher8.1:110:1Not Published11.8:1
MassNot Published
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Sports12 sports17 sportsNot posted10 sports
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