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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.)
  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

Recommendations

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

AP Courses

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

Application Deadline

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

Learning Support

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

World Languages

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

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. ThomasNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

AP Scholar Awards

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

Dual Credit

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

Honors Courses

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

Language Credits Required

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

Robotics

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Test Score Deadline

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
Commute from home
St. Catherine's Montessori
St. Thomas High School
St. Agnes Academy
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition
$20,560

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

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$28,400

2026-27 rate

$29,970

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
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: $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
  • 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 discount10% off for each younger sibling$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedDec 6, 2026Not postedDec 3, 2026
Required test
None
ISEE

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

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

ISEE

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

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based
AP coursesNot posted2125Not posted
Enrollment237919341,390
Student:Teacher14.4:19:19:110:1
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Sports6 sports12 sports12 sports17 sports
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