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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

World Languages

  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Dual Credit

  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Notable Programs

  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Recommendations

  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

AP Courses

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388

Application Deadline

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Corporate Work-Study

  • FrassatiNot 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.
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Family Interview

  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

STEM Recognition

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Commute from home
Tuition
$24,050

2026-27 rate

$8,000

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

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$29,970

2026-27 rate

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
Included in tuition see list
  • All classes and materials
  • Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — 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
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, 2026Not postedNot postedDec 3, 2026
Required test
HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

None
In-house placement test
ISEE

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

Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted12Not postedNot posted
Enrollment364472801,390
Student:Teacher11:111.8:14.5:110:1
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Sports13 sports10 sports13 sports17 sports
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