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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.)
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
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
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)
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

Dual Credit

FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

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
St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)

Learning Support

FrassatiNot Published
St. John XXIIINot 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

Academic Model

FrassatiNot Published
St. John XXIIINot 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.)

AP Courses

FrassatiNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
CathedralNot Published

AP Program

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

Application Deadline

FrassatiNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
CathedralNot Published

Notable Programs

FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralNot Published

Commute from home

	Frassati Catholic High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	St. Thomas High School	Cathedral High School
Tuition	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,850 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	Included in tuition see list Laptop & technology Charged separately: Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $700 Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen) Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students) Books: $550 Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Oct 28, 2026	Not posted	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	Not posted	21	Not posted
Enrollment	364	432	791	Not Published
Student:Teacher	11:1	11.3:1	9:1	Not Published
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Daily
Sports	13 sports	13 sports	12 sports	11 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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