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CathedralCristo ReyDuchesneFrassatiIncarnate WordO'ConnellSt. AgnesSt. Catherine'sSt. John XXIIISt. Peter CTHSSt. Pius XSt. ThomasStrake Jesuit
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Academics
Entrance Exam
- 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.)
- 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.)
- St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
Academic Model
- 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.)
- 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.)
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Dual Credit
- St. Catherine'sNot Published
- CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
- St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
World Languages
- St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
- CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Career & Technical Pathways
- St. Catherine'sNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)
Family Interview
- St. Catherine'sNot Published
- CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Learning Support
- St. Catherine'sNot Published
- CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Recommendations
- St. Catherine'sNot Published
- CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753 | $22,850 2026-27 rate | $15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's included | Fees listed separately see fees
| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. |
| Sibling discount | 10% off for each younger sibling | Not Published | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori) | HS only | HS only |
| Open house | Not posted | Nov 7, 2026 | Not posted |
| Required test | None | ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) | None |
| Application deadline | Jan 15, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | Not posted |
| Decision date | Mar 5, 2027 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Financial aid | Need-based | Need-based + Merit | Need-based |
| AP courses | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Enrollment | 23 | Not Published | 26 |
| Student:Teacher | 14.4:1 | Not Published | Not Published |
| Mass | Monthly | Daily | Monthly |
| Sports | 6 sports | 11 sports | Not posted |
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