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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • 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

  • St. AgnesNot 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)

Recommendations

  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Academic Model

  • St. AgnesNot 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 Courses

  • St. Agnes25
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • St. AgnesNot 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

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. Agnes12
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • St. Agnes2
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Learning Support

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Robotics

  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

World Languages

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$28,400

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
  • 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.

Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNov 7, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
None
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP courses25Not postedNot posted
Enrollment934Not Published26
Student:Teacher9:1Not PublishedNot Published
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Daily
Monthly
Sports12 sports11 sportsNot posted
Links

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