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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.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

AP Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Application Deadline

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

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
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Learning Support

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Recommendations

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

World Languages

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

AP Scholar Awards

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

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
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot 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.
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • St. ThomasNot Published
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

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$27,900

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
  • 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
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 discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNot postedDec 3, 2026Dec 6, 2026
Required test
None
None
ISEE

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

ISEE

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

Application deadlineNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted12Not posted21
Enrollment264721,390791
Student:TeacherNot Published11.8:110:19:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
SportsNot posted10 sports17 sports12 sports
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