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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))
  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

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.)
  • 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.)

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
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

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
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

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
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

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
  • St. Peter CTHSNot 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
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot 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.)

Learning Support

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$24,050

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$15,000

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

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

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discount$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseOct 28, 2026Nov 7, 2026Not postedNot posted
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
None
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Enrollment364Not Published8026
Student:Teacher11:1Not Published4.5:1Not Published
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Daily
Monthly
Monthly
Sports13 sports11 sports13 sportsNot posted
Links

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