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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. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

Recommendations

Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

Dual Credit

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

Notable Programs

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

World Languages

FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Courses

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

AP Program

FrassatiNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Family Interview

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

Honors Courses

FrassatiNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Incarnate WordNot Published

Commute from home

	Frassati Catholic High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,800 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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — 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 Registration fee: $350 Tuition deposit: $500 Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen) Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors) Books: —
Sibling discount	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Oct 28, 2026	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 8, 2026
Required test	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	20	18
Enrollment	364	432	300	248
Student:Teacher	11:1	11.3:1	8.1:1	8.3:1
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Not Published	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	13 sports	12 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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