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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.)
  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • 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).)

Recommendations

  • St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • 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)

Learning Support

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

World Languages

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

Application Deadline

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

Dual Credit

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

Academic Model

  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • St. ThomasNot 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

AP Courses

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

AP Program

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

AP Scholar Awards

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

Family Interview

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Commute from home
Tuition
$22,100

2026-27 rate

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Enrollment Fee: $500
  • Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — 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.

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 discount2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedDec 6, 2026Nov 7, 2026Dec 3, 2026
Required test
ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted21Not postedNot posted
Enrollment432791Not Published1,390
Student:Teacher11.3:19:1Not Published10:1
Mass
Weekly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Daily
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Sports13 sports12 sports11 sports17 sports
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