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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)
- St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
- CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
- 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.)
Recommendations
- Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
- DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
- St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
- CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
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. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
- CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
AP Courses
- FrassatiNot Published
- Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
- St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
- CathedralNot 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. ThomasNot Published
- CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
Learning Support
- FrassatiNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
- St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
- CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
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. ThomasNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
Academic Model
- FrassatiNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
- St. ThomasNot 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.)
Application Deadline
- FrassatiNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
- St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
- CathedralNot Published
Honors Courses
- FrassatiNot Published
- Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
- St. ThomasNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $24,050 2026-27 rate | $33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School | $27,900 2026-27 rate | $22,850 2026-27 rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's included | Included in tuition see list
Charged separately:
| Fees listed separately see fees
| Included in tuition see list
Charged separately:
| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. |
| Sibling discount | $3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only) | Not Published | $2,000/yr per sibling after the first | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | Yes PK3–12 | HS only | HS only |
| Open house | Oct 28, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Required test | HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027 | ISEE | ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027 | ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) |
| Application deadline | Not posted | Not posted | Jan 15, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Decision date | Not posted | Not posted | Mar 5, 2027 | Not posted |
| Financial aid | Need-based | Need-based + Merit | Need-based + Merit | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | Not posted | 20 | 21 | Not posted |
| Enrollment | 364 | 300 | 791 | Not Published |
| Student:Teacher | 11:1 | 8.1:1 | 9:1 | Not Published |
| Mass | Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM | Not Published | Monthly | Daily |
| Sports | 13 sports | 12 sports | 12 sports | 11 sports |
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