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Academics

Dual Credit

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))
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))

Entrance Exam

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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)

Notable Programs

O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
CathedralNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts

Recommendations

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts

World Languages

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)
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. Pius XNot Published

Learning Support

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
DuchesneNot Published
St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)

Academic Model

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.)
DuchesneNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published

AP Courses

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. Pius XNot Published

Family Interview

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
DuchesneNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published

Honors & AP Courses

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Pius X25 (Honors/AP combined; 490 AP exams, 49 AP Scholars in 2025)

Honors Courses

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. Pius XNot Published

Commute from home

	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Cathedral High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Pius X High School
Tuition	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,850 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Fee: $1,500 Enrollment deposit: $1,000 Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600 Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School) Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10) Graduation fee: $600 (seniors) Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee (new students): $350 Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors) Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional
Sibling discount	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	Not Published	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted
Required test	In-house placement test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	20	Not posted
Enrollment	80	Not Published	300	655
Student:Teacher	4.5:1	Not Published	8.1:1	7:1
Mass	Monthly	Daily	Not Published	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	11 sports	12 sports	14 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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