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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).)
  • CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)
  • 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))
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Learning Support

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Recommendations

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

World Languages

  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Academic Model

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Career & Technical Pathways

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot 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.)

Family Interview

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • 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
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Test Prep

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$22,850

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
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
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedDec 3, 2026Nov 7, 2026Not posted
Required test
In-house placement test
ISEE

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

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
None
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Enrollment801,390Not Published26
Student:Teacher4.5:110:1Not PublishedNot Published
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Daily
Monthly
Sports13 sports17 sports11 sportsNot posted
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