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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))
  • St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Admissions process: inquiry, then campus tour, then FACTS application.)

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)
  • St. Peter CTHSEnglish teacher recommendation; Math teacher recommendation; Transcript

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

AP Courses

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

Honors Courses

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. Agnes12
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

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
  • St. Peter CTHSNot 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
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot 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.)

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
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Agnes2
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Prior Cycle (for reference)

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHS2026-27 cycle for reference: application due Jan 15, decisions released Mar 6, enrollment reply due Mar 25. 2027-28 dates not yet posted.

Robotics

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$24,050

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$28,400

2026-27 rate

$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 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

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discount$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseOct 28, 2026Nov 1, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
HSPT or ISEE

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

ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

None
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based
AP coursesNot posted2025Not posted
Enrollment36430093426
Student:Teacher11:18.1:19:1Not Published
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Not Published
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Monthly
Sports13 sports12 sports12 sportsNot posted
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