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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.)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
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.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

Dual Credit

O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

AP Courses

O'ConnellNot Published
St. Agnes25
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Recommendations

O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

World Languages

O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

AP Exams Scored 3+

O'ConnellNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Application Deadline

O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Career & Technical Pathways

O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesNot 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.)
St. ThomasNot Published

Honors Courses

O'ConnellNot Published
St. Agnes12
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Language Credits Required

O'ConnellNot Published
St. Agnes2
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Learning Support

O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Notable Programs

O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Robotics

O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Test Score Deadline

O'ConnellNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. Agnes Academy	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$27,900 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 see fees Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants) Enrollment deposit: $500 Tablet PC (technology): $1,725 AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	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
Sibling discount	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 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 No merit scholarships	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	25	Not posted	21
Enrollment	80	934	26	791
Student:Teacher	4.5:1	9:1	Not Published	9:1
Mass	Monthly	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	12 sports	Not posted	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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