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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

Recommendations

St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

Learning Support

St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

World Languages

St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

Application Deadline

St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Dual Credit

St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Academic Model

St. John XXIIINot Published
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.)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

AP Courses

St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

AP Program

St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
St. ThomasNot Published

Family Interview

St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

STEM Recognition

St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
St. ThomasNot Published

Test Prep

St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Cathedral High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	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	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
Sibling discount	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	21
Enrollment	432	Not Published	1,390	791
Student:Teacher	11.3:1	Not Published	10:1	9:1
Mass	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Daily	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	11 sports	17 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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