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Academics

Dual Credit

St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Entrance Exam

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.)
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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

Recommendations

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

World Languages

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

AP Courses

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Learning Support

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Academic Model

St. Peter CTHSNot 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.)
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Career & Technical Pathways

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.)
CathedralNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Family Interview

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Honors Courses

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. ThomasNot Published

Notable Programs

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
CathedralNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Cathedral High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$27,900 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Fee: $1,500 Enrollment deposit: $1,000 Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600 Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School) Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10) Graduation fee: $600 (seniors) Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — 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
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	None	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	20	21
Enrollment	26	Not Published	300	791
Student:Teacher	Not Published	Not Published	8.1:1	9:1
Mass	Monthly	Daily	Not Published	Monthly
Sports	Not posted	11 sports	12 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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