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

Dual Credit

FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Recommendations

Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Application Deadline

FrassatiNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Notable Programs

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

AP Courses

FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

FrassatiNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot 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.)

Family Interview

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

Learning Support

FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

World Languages

FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Commute from home

	Frassati Catholic High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Incarnate Word Academy	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
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 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	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: —	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Oct 28, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted
Required test	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	None
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	18	Not posted
Enrollment	364	1,390	248	26
Student:Teacher	11:1	10:1	8.3:1	Not Published
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	17 sports	10 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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