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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.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • 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.)

Dual Credit

  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Recommendations

  • St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

World Languages

  • St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Program

  • St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot 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. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
St. John XXIII College Preparatory
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Frassati Catholic High School
St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition
$22,100

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$15,000

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

What's included
Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Enrollment Fee: $500
  • Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Fee: $1,500
  • Enrollment deposit: $1,000
  • Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600
  • Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School)
  • Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10)
  • Graduation fee: $600 (seniors)
  • Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional
  • AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
Included in tuition see list
  • Technology fee ($500)
  • Registration ($300)
  • Student activities ($400)
  • Textbooks ($650)

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75–$125
  • Enrollment deposit (new families): $700
  • Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discount2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)Not Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNov 1, 2026Oct 28, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE
HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

None
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted20Not postedNot posted
Enrollment43230036426
Student:Teacher11.3:18.1:111:1Not Published
Mass
Weekly

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Sports13 sports12 sports13 sportsNot posted
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