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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.)
FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Admissions process: inquiry, then campus tour, then FACTS application.)

Recommendations

St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
St. Peter CTHSEnglish teacher recommendation; Math teacher recommendation; Transcript

Dual Credit

St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

World Languages

St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Program

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

Application Deadline

St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

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

Learning Support

St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Notable Programs

St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Prior Cycle (for reference)

St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHS2026-27 cycle for reference: application due Jan 15, decisions released Mar 6, enrollment reply due Mar 25. 2027-28 dates not yet posted.

Commute from home

	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Frassati Catholic High School	St. Thomas High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$27,900 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	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	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 No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Oct 28, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	21	Not posted
Enrollment	432	364	791	26
Student:Teacher	11.3:1	11:1	9:1	Not Published
Mass	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	13 sports	12 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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