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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.)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • 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.)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

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))
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Recommendations

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

World Languages

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

AP Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Agnes25

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)

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
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot 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.)
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Agnes12

Language Credits Required

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Agnes2

Robotics

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances

Test Score Deadline

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
Commute from home
Tuition
$15,000

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

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$28,400

2026-27 rate

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
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants)
  • Enrollment deposit: $500
  • Tablet PC (technology): $1,725
  • AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional
  • Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discountNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedOct 28, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
None
HSPT or ISEE

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

In-house placement test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based

No merit scholarships

AP coursesNot postedNot postedNot posted25
Enrollment2636480934
Student:TeacherNot Published11:14.5:19:1
Mass
Monthly
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

SportsNot posted13 sports13 sports12 sports
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