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

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
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

World Languages

  • St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Application Deadline

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

Dual Credit

  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

Learning Support

  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

AP Courses

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

AP Program

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

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

2026-27 rate

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

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
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
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedDec 6, 2026Dec 3, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE

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

ISEE

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

In-house placement test
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted21Not postedNot posted
Enrollment4327911,39080
Student:Teacher11.3:19:110:14.5:1
Mass
Weekly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Sports13 sports12 sports17 sports13 sports
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