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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

Recommendations

  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

AP Courses

  • St. Agnes25
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Application Deadline

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Learning Support

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

World Languages

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Academic Model

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388

Dual Credit

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. Agnes12
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • St. Agnes2
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Robotics

  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus

Test Score Deadline

  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
Commute from home
St. Agnes Academy
St. Thomas High School
St. Catherine's Montessori
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition
$28,400

2026-27 rate

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

$29,970

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
  • 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
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Included in tuition see list
  • Textbooks (physical + digital)
  • iPad + keyboard case with insurance
  • AP exam fees
  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Course fees (ceramics, science labs)
  • Academic support
  • Most extracurricular/athletic expenses
  • Lab goggles + PE uniforms
  • Parking

Charged separately:

  • ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
Sibling discountNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the first10% off for each younger siblingNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS only
Open houseNot postedDec 6, 2026Not postedDec 3, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
AP courses2521Not postedNot posted
Enrollment934791231,390
Student:Teacher9:19:114.4:110:1
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Monthly
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Sports12 sports12 sports6 sports17 sports
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