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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).)
  • 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.)

Dual Credit

  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • 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))

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)
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • O'ConnellNot Published

World Languages

  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Application Deadline

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Learning Support

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

Notable Programs

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

AP Courses

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

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
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Test Prep

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

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

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
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
Sibling discount$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseOct 28, 2026Dec 3, 2026Dec 6, 2026Not 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: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

In-house placement test
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot postedNot posted21Not posted
Enrollment3641,39079180
Student:Teacher11:110:19:14.5:1
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Monthly
Sports13 sports17 sports12 sports13 sports
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