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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. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

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)
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

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 CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

AP Scholar Awards

DuchesneNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot 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.)
St. ThomasNot Published

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Notable Programs

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	St. Thomas High School
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	$27,900 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.	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	Not posted	Not posted	21
Enrollment	300	1,390	26	791
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	10:1	Not Published	9:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	17 sports	Not posted	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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