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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)
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

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.)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • O'ConnellIn-house placement test (No ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.)

Notable Programs

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

World Languages

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Recommendations

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

AP Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • O'ConnellNot 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.)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Family Interview

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

Honors Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • O'ConnellNot Published
Commute from home
St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Frassati Catholic High School
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition
$15,000

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

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

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
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
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discountNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

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

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

ISEE
In-house placement test
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot postedNot posted20Not posted
Enrollment2636430080
Student:TeacherNot Published11:18.1:14.5:1
Mass
Monthly
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Not Published
Monthly
SportsNot posted13 sports12 sports13 sports
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