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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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

Recommendations

  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

Application Deadline

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Dual Credit

  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Courses

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

Notable Programs

  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

World Languages

  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388

Family Interview

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

STEM Recognition

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Commute from home
Tuition
$24,050

2026-27 rate

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$22,800

2026-27 rate

$29,970

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
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 see fees
  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $350
  • Tuition deposit: $500
  • Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen)
  • Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors)
  • Books:
Included in tuition see list
  • Textbooks (physical + digital)
  • iPad + keyboard case with insurance
  • AP exam fees
  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Course fees (ceramics, science labs)
  • Academic support
  • Most extracurricular/athletic expenses
  • Lab goggles + PE uniforms
  • Parking

Charged separately:

  • ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
Sibling discount$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseOct 28, 2026Dec 6, 2026Nov 8, 2026Dec 3, 2026
Required test
HSPT or ISEE

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

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Dec 14, 2026Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted2118Not posted
Enrollment3647912481,390
Student:Teacher11:19:18.3:110:1
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Sports13 sports12 sports10 sports17 sports
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