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

AP Scholar Awards

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388

Application Deadline

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Dual Credit

  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

  • O'ConnellNot 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
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Recommendations

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

STEM Recognition

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus

World Languages

  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
Commute from home
O'Connell College Preparatory School
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition
$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$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
  • 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 discountMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedDec 3, 2026
Required test
In-house placement test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot postedNot posted
Enrollment801,390
Student:Teacher4.5:110:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Sports13 sports17 sports
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