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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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
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.)
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

O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

World Languages

O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Notable Programs

O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Recommendations

O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

O'ConnellNot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Program

O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIINot 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.)

Honors Courses

O'ConnellNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Commute from home

	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
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 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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
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	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	In-house placement test	ISEE	ISEE	None
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	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
AP courses	Not posted	20	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	80	300	432	26
Student:Teacher	4.5:1	8.1:1	11.3:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly	Not Published	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	12 sports	13 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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