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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.)
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.)
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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

World Languages

O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Recommendations

O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

AP Courses

O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Program

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

AP Scholar Awards

O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake Jesuit388

Application Deadline

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

Corporate Work-Study

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.
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Dual Credit

O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

Notable Programs

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$29,970 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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — 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
Sibling discount	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	In-house placement test	None	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	12	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	80	472	432	1,390
Student:Teacher	4.5:1	11.8:1	11.3:1	10:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	13 sports	10 sports	13 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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