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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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

Recommendations

Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

AP Courses

FrassatiNot Published
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)

Application Deadline

FrassatiNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)

Dual Credit

FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

Notable Programs

FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis

World Languages

FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

FrassatiNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
Incarnate WordNot Published

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.
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot 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
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Learning Support

FrassatiNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
Incarnate WordNot Published

STEM Recognition

FrassatiNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
Incarnate WordNot Published

Test Prep

FrassatiNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Incarnate WordNot Published

Commute from home

	Frassati Catholic High School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$22,800 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)	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 see fees Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $350 Tuition deposit: $500 Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen) Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors) Books: —
Sibling discount	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Oct 28, 2026	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 8, 2026
Required test	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	12	Not posted	18
Enrollment	364	472	1,390	248
Student:Teacher	11:1	11.8:1	10:1	8.3:1
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	10 sports	17 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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