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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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
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.)

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)
St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

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
St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

Recommendations

Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
O'ConnellNot Published

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
St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Courses

FrassatiNot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. Agnes25
O'ConnellNot Published

Honors Courses

FrassatiNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. Agnes12
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

FrassatiNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
O'ConnellNot Published

Family Interview

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

Language Credits Required

FrassatiNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes2
O'ConnellNot Published

Robotics

FrassatiNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
O'ConnellNot Published

Test Score Deadline

FrassatiNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
O'ConnellNot Published

Commute from home

	Frassati Catholic High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Agnes Academy	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
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 see fees Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants) Enrollment deposit: $500 Tablet PC (technology): $1,725 AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only
Open house	Oct 28, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based No merit scholarships	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	20	25	Not posted
Enrollment	364	300	934	80
Student:Teacher	11:1	8.1:1	9:1	4.5:1
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Not Published	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	12 sports	12 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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