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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)
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

AP Courses

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Recommendations

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

Application Deadline

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Notable Programs

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
St. ThomasNot Published

World Languages

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

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
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Honors Courses

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

Learning Support

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Commute from home

	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Incarnate Word Academy	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$27,900 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	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $350 Tuition deposit: $500 Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen) Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors) Books: —	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	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 8, 2026	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	None	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	20	18	21
Enrollment	26	300	248	791
Student:Teacher	Not Published	8.1:1	8.3:1	9:1
Mass	Monthly	Not Published	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	Not posted	12 sports	10 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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