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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. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

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. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

AP Courses

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Agnes25

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)

Career & Technical Pathways

  • St. Catherine'sNot 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.)
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Dual Credit

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

Honors Courses

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Agnes12

Language Credits Required

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Agnes2

Recommendations

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

Robotics

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances

Test Score Deadline

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01

World Languages

  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
Commute from home
St. Catherine's Montessori
St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
St. Agnes Academy
Tuition
$20,560

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

$15,000

2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid

$28,400

2026-27 rate

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

No itemized fees published.

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
Sibling discount10% off for each younger siblingNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNot postedNot posted
Required test
None
None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based

No merit scholarships

AP coursesNot postedNot posted25
Enrollment2326934
Student:Teacher14.4:1Not Published9:1
Mass
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Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Sports6 sportsNot posted12 sports
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