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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.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • 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.)

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)
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))

World Languages

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)

AP Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
  • FrassatiNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System

Recommendations

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th

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.)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • DuchesneNot 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

Family Interview

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

Honors Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$15,000

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

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$8,000

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

$24,050

2026-27 rate

What's included
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
  • 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
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNov 1, 2026Not postedOct 28, 2026
Required test
None
ISEE
None
HSPT or ISEE

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

Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted2012Not posted
Enrollment26300472364
Student:TeacherNot Published8.1:111.8:111:1
Mass
Monthly
Not Published
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

SportsNot posted12 sports10 sports13 sports
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