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Academics

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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)

Recommendations

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only

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)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)

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))
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Learning Support

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
St. John XXIIINot Published

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.)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

AP Program

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)

AP Scholar Awards

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
St. John XXIIINot Published

Application Deadline

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
St. John XXIIINot Published

Family Interview

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Notable Programs

O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

STEM Recognition

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
St. John XXIIINot Published

Test Prep

O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
St. John XXIIINot Published

Commute from home

	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Cathedral High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. John XXIII College Preparatory
Tuition	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$22,100 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.	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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discount	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted
Required test	In-house placement test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	80	Not Published	1,390	432
Student:Teacher	4.5:1	Not Published	10:1	11.3:1
Mass	Monthly	Daily	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	13 sports	11 sports	17 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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