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Academics

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.)
  • Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

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)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Recommendations

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

World Languages

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388

Application Deadline

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

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.)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Family Interview

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

Notable Programs

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Commute from home
Tuition
$15,000

2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid

$8,000

2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Included in tuition see list
  • All classes and materials
  • Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
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
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 discountNot PublishedNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNot postedOct 28, 2026Dec 3, 2026
Required test
None
None
HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

ISEE

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

Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted12Not postedNot posted
Enrollment264723641,390
Student:TeacherNot Published11.8:111:110:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

SportsNot posted10 sports13 sports17 sports
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