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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.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • 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.)

AP Courses

  • St. Agnes25
  • O'Connell3 (Confirmed via school event calendar: AP Calculus, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C. Not on an academics/curriculum page — count may be incomplete.)
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • CathedralNot Published

Dual Credit

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Recommendations

  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

World Languages

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

Honors Courses

  • St. Agnes12
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • CathedralNot Published

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
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • CathedralNot Published

Academic Model

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • DuchesneNot 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.)

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Family Interview

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)

Language Credits Required

  • St. Agnes2
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Learning Support

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support

Robotics

  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$28,400

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$22,850

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
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
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS only
Open houseNot postedNot postedNov 1, 2026Nov 7, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

In-house placement test
ISEE
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses25320Not posted
Enrollment93480300Not Published
Student:Teacher9:14.5:18.1:1Not Published
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Monthly
Not Published
Daily
Sports12 sports13 sports12 sports11 sports
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