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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.)
St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
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.)

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)
St. John XXIIINot Published
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))

World Languages

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Notable Programs

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. John XXIIINot 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

Recommendations

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Program

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
FrassatiNot Published
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.)
St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Family Interview

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

Commute from home

	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Frassati Catholic High School	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
What's included	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — 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	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Oct 28, 2026	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	26	432	364	80
Student:Teacher	Not Published	11.3:1	11:1	4.5:1
Mass	Monthly	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly
Sports	Not posted	13 sports	13 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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