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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.)
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.)
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. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

Dual Credit

FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
St. AgnesNot Published

Recommendations

Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

World Languages

FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
St. AgnesNot Published

Family Interview

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

Notable Programs

FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
CathedralNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published

Academic Model

FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot 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. AgnesNot Published

AP Courses

FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. Agnes25

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

Honors Courses

FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. Agnes12

Language Credits Required

FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. Agnes2

Learning Support

FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
St. AgnesNot Published

Robotics

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

Test Score Deadline

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

Commute from home

	Frassati Catholic High School	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Cathedral High School	St. Agnes Academy
Tuition	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$28,400 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 Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	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
Sibling discount	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Oct 28, 2026	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted
Required test	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	In-house placement test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based No merit scholarships
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	25
Enrollment	364	80	Not Published	934
Student:Teacher	11:1	4.5:1	Not Published	9:1
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly	Daily	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM
Sports	13 sports	13 sports	11 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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