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Academics
Dual Credit
- FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
- St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
- 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))
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. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
- 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.)
World Languages
- FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- 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)
Family Interview
- FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- O'ConnellNot Published
- CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
Notable Programs
- FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
- CathedralNot Published
Recommendations
- Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- O'ConnellNot Published
- CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
Academic Model
- FrassatiNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot 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.)
Career & Technical Pathways
- FrassatiNot 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.)
- O'ConnellNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
Learning Support
- FrassatiNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- O'ConnellNot Published
- CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Commute from home
| Tuition | $24,050 2026-27 rate | $15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid | $9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published) | $22,850 2026-27 rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's included | Included in tuition see list
Charged separately:
| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Fees listed separately see fees
| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. |
| Sibling discount | $3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only) | Not Published | Multi-student assistance available (amount not published) | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | HS only | HS only |
| Open house | Oct 28, 2026 | Not posted | Not posted | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Required test | HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027 | None | In-house placement test | ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) |
| Application deadline | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Decision date | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Financial aid | Need-based | Need-based | Need-based + Merit | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Enrollment | 364 | 26 | 80 | Not Published |
| Student:Teacher | 11:1 | Not Published | 4.5:1 | Not Published |
| Mass | Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM | Monthly | Monthly | Daily |
| Sports | 13 sports | Not posted | 13 sports | 11 sports |
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