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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
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.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

AP Courses

St. Agnes25
St. John XXIIINot Published
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.)
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Recommendations

St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

World Languages

St. AgnesNot Published
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

Dual Credit

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

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

AP Program

St. AgnesNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

St. Agnes12
St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Language Credits Required

St. Agnes2
St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Learning Support

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

Notable Programs

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

Robotics

St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Test Score Deadline

St. Agnes2027-02-01
St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Agnes Academy	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — 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 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	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Multi-student assistance available (amount 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	ISEE	In-house placement test	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 + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	25	Not posted	3	21
Enrollment	934	432	80	791
Student:Teacher	9:1	11.3:1	4.5:1	9:1
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	13 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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