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Academics

Dual Credit

  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Entrance Exam

  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • 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.)
  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

Recommendations

  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

World Languages

  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

AP Courses

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

Family Interview

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

Learning Support

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Notable Programs

  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published

Academic Model

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot 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.)
  • St. ThomasNot Published

Application Deadline

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Honors Courses

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$24,050

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$27,900

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
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
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$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not PublishedNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseOct 28, 2026Nov 1, 2026Nov 7, 2026Dec 6, 2026
Required test
HSPT or ISEE

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

ISEE
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted20Not posted21
Enrollment364300Not Published791
Student:Teacher11:18.1:1Not Published9:1
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

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Daily
Monthly
Sports13 sports12 sports11 sports12 sports
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