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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
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.)
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.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

AP Courses

St. Agnes25
O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

World Languages

St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

Dual Credit

St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Recommendations

St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

Application Deadline

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

Corporate Work-Study

St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellNot 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.
St. ThomasNot Published

Honors Courses

St. Agnes12
O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Language Credits Required

St. Agnes2
O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Learning Support

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

Notable Programs

St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Robotics

St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Test Score Deadline

St. Agnes2027-02-01
O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Agnes Academy	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$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	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 All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	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	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	In-house placement test	None	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 + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	25	Not posted	12	21
Enrollment	934	80	472	791
Student:Teacher	9:1	4.5:1	11.8:1	9:1
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	10 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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