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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.)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Admissions process: inquiry, then campus tour, then FACTS application.)

Recommendations

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
St. Peter CTHSEnglish teacher recommendation; Math teacher recommendation; Transcript

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.)
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

AP Exams Scored 3+

Career & Technical Pathways

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. AgnesNot 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.)

Dual Credit

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Honors Courses

Language Credits Required

Prior Cycle (for reference)

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHS2026-27 cycle for reference: application due Jan 15, decisions released Mar 6, enrollment reply due Mar 25. 2027-28 dates not yet posted.

Robotics

Test Score Deadline

World Languages

St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
St. AgnesNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Catherine's Montessori	St. Agnes Academy	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
What's included	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750	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 No 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	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	None
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based No merit scholarships	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	25	Not posted
Enrollment	23	934	26
Student:Teacher	14.4:1	9:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly
Sports	6 sports	12 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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