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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.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
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)
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
Strake JesuitNot Published
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))

Recommendations

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th

Application Deadline

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
FrassatiNot Published

Notable Programs

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
Strake JesuitNot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System

AP Courses

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
Strake JesuitNot Published
FrassatiNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
FrassatiNot 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.)
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
FrassatiNot Published

Family Interview

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

Learning Support

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
FrassatiNot Published

STEM Recognition

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
FrassatiNot Published

Test Prep

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
FrassatiNot Published

World Languages

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)

Commute from home

	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Incarnate Word Academy	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Frassati Catholic High School
Tuition	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$24,050 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	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 Textbooks (physical + digital) iPad + keyboard case with insurance AP exam fees SAT/ACT prep Course fees (ceramics, science labs) Academic support Most extracurricular/athletic expenses Lab goggles + PE uniforms Parking Charged separately: ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional	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 discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Oct 28, 2026
Required test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	18	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	26	248	1,390	364
Student:Teacher	Not Published	8.3:1	10:1	11:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM
Sports	Not posted	10 sports	17 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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