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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)
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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

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
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

Dual Credit

St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
Strake JesuitNot 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
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Courses

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

AP Program

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

AP Scholar Awards

St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake Jesuit388

Application Deadline

St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Career & Technical Pathways

St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneNot 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.)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Honors Courses

St. John XXIIINot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

Notable Programs

St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

STEM Recognition

St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$29,970 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 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	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
Sibling discount	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	20	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	432	300	26	1,390
Student:Teacher	11.3:1	8.1:1	Not Published	10:1
Mass	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Not Published	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	13 sports	12 sports	Not posted	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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