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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.)
  • 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.)
  • Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)

World Languages

  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)

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)
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

AP Courses

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))

Notable Programs

  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

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
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Application Deadline

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.

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
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Learning Support

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$24,050

2026-27 rate

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$8,000

2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr

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
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Included in tuition see list
  • All classes and materials
  • Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Sibling discount$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseOct 28, 2026Dec 6, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
HSPT or ISEE

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

ISEE

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

In-house placement test
None
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted21Not posted12
Enrollment36479180472
Student:Teacher11:19:14.5:111.8:1
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Monthly
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Sports13 sports12 sports13 sports10 sports
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