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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.)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

Recommendations

  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

AP Courses

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Agnes25
  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

Dual Credit

  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

Notable Programs

  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

Honors Courses

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Agnes12
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

World Languages

  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

Application Deadline

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
  • DuchesneNot Published

Family Interview

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

Language Credits Required

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Agnes2
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Robotics

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Test Score Deadline

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

2026-27 rate

$28,400

2026-27 rate

$22,800

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

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

PK3–12

Open houseOct 28, 2026Not postedNov 8, 2026Nov 1, 2026
Required test
HSPT or ISEE

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

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

ISEE
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedDec 14, 2026Not posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted251820
Enrollment364934248300
Student:Teacher11:19:18.3:18.1:1
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Monthly
Not Published
Sports13 sports12 sports10 sports12 sports
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