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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.)
O'ConnellIn-house placement test (No ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.)
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.)
FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)

Dual Credit

St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))

World Languages

St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)

Notable Programs

St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System

Recommendations

St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th

AP Program

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

Career & Technical Pathways

St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellNot 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.)
FrassatiNot Published

Family Interview

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

Commute from home

	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Frassati Catholic High School
Tuition	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$24,050 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 Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	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
Sibling discount	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Oct 28, 2026
Required test	ISEE	In-house placement test	None	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	432	80	26	364
Student:Teacher	11.3:1	4.5:1	Not Published	11:1
Mass	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM
Sports	13 sports	13 sports	Not posted	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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