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CathedralCristo ReyDuchesneFrassatiIncarnate WordO'ConnellSt. AgnesSt. Catherine'sSt. John XXIIISt. Peter CTHSSt. Pius XSt. ThomasStrake Jesuit
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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. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
- 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.)
Dual Credit
- O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
- St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
World Languages
- O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
AP Courses
- O'ConnellNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
Career & Technical Pathways
- O'ConnellNot 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.)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
Corporate Work-Study
- O'ConnellNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot 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.
Notable Programs
- O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published) | $15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid | $8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr |
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| What's included | Fees listed separately see fees
| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Included in tuition see list
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| Sibling discount | Multi-student assistance available (amount not published) | Not Published | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | HS only |
| Open house | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Required test | In-house placement test | None | None |
| Application deadline | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Decision date | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Financial aid | Need-based + Merit | Need-based | Need-based |
| AP courses | Not posted | Not posted | 12 |
| Enrollment | 80 | 26 | 472 |
| Student:Teacher | 4.5:1 | Not Published | 11.8:1 |
| Mass | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered |
| Sports | 13 sports | Not posted | 10 sports |
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