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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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)
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.)

World Languages

St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Recommendations

St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Academic Model

St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Program

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

AP Scholar Awards

St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake Jesuit388
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Dual Credit

St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot 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
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Notable Programs

St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot 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
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Test Prep

St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Commute from home

	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Catherine's Montessori	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753	$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 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 Application fee: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published	10% off for each younger sibling	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	432	1,390	23	80
Student:Teacher	11.3:1	10:1	14.4:1	4.5:1
Mass	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	17 sports	6 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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