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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)
- 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)
- 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)
- St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
Recommendations
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- 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
- DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
- St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
Application Deadline
- St. Peter CTHSNot 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.)
- DuchesneNot Published
- St. ThomasNot Published
Honors Courses
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
- St. ThomasNot Published
Learning Support
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
- St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
Notable Programs
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
- St. ThomasNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid | $33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School | $27,900 2026-27 rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's included | Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Fees listed separately see fees
| Included in tuition see list
Charged separately:
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| Sibling discount | Not Published | Not Published | $2,000/yr per sibling after the first |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | Yes PK3–12 | HS only |
| Open house | Not posted | Nov 1, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 |
| Required test | None | ISEE | ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027 |
| Application deadline | Not posted | Not posted | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Decision date | Not posted | Not posted | Mar 5, 2027 |
| Financial aid | Need-based | Need-based + Merit | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | Not posted | 20 | 21 |
| Enrollment | 26 | 300 | 791 |
| Student:Teacher | Not Published | 8.1:1 | 9:1 |
| Mass | Monthly | Not Published | Monthly |
| Sports | Not posted | 12 sports | 12 sports |
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