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Academics

AP Courses

St. Agnes25
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Entrance Exam

St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

Recommendations

St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

World Languages

St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

Dual Credit

St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Honors Courses

St. Agnes12
Cristo ReyNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. ThomasNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Application Deadline

St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Corporate Work-Study

St. AgnesNot 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.
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Language Credits Required

St. Agnes2
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Learning Support

St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Notable Programs

St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. ThomasNot Published

Robotics

St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Test Score Deadline

St. Agnes2027-02-01
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Agnes Academy	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$27,900 2026-27 rate
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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Fee: $1,500 Enrollment deposit: $1,000 Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600 Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School) Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10) Graduation fee: $600 (seniors) Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional	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	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	None	ISEE	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 No merit scholarships	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	25	12	20	21
Enrollment	934	472	300	791
Student:Teacher	9:1	11.8:1	8.1:1	9:1
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Not Published	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	10 sports	12 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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