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Academics

Dual Credit

FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

Entrance Exam

FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
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.)
O'ConnellIn-house placement test (No ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

World Languages

FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

Notable Programs

FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
CathedralNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

Recommendations

Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

Family Interview

FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Academic Model

FrassatiNot 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.)
O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

AP Courses

FrassatiNot Published
CathedralNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

Honors Courses

FrassatiNot Published
CathedralNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

Learning Support

FrassatiNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Commute from home

	Frassati Catholic High School	Cathedral High School	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Tuition	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School
What's included	Included in tuition see list Technology fee ($500) Registration ($300) Student activities ($400) Textbooks ($650) Charged separately: Application fee: $75–$125 Enrollment deposit (new families): $700 Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	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
Sibling discount	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12
Open house	Oct 28, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026
Required test	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	In-house placement test	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	20
Enrollment	364	Not Published	80	300
Student:Teacher	11:1	Not Published	4.5:1	8.1:1
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Daily	Monthly	Not Published
Sports	13 sports	11 sports	13 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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