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Academics

Dual Credit

  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Entrance Exam

  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
  • 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.)
  • St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)

Notable Programs

  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Recommendations

  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

World Languages

  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Application Deadline

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot 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.)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$24,050

2026-27 rate

$22,800

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$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
  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $350
  • Tuition deposit: $500
  • Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen)
  • Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors)
  • Books:
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discount$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseOct 28, 2026Nov 8, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
HSPT or ISEE

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

ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

In-house placement test
None
Application deadlineNot postedDec 14, 2026Not postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted18Not postedNot posted
Enrollment3642488026
Student:Teacher11:18.3:14.5:1Not Published
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Sports13 sports10 sports13 sportsNot posted
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