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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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • 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.)

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. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Recommendations

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only

World Languages

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)

AP Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

AP Program

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)

Application Deadline

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • St. John XXIIINot 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. ThomasNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Learning Support

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$15,000

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

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$22,100

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Included in tuition see list
  • Laptop & technology

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $700
  • Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen)
  • Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students)
  • Books: $550
  • Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional
  • AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Enrollment Fee: $500
  • Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discountNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the first2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedDec 6, 2026Not posted
Required test
None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted21Not posted
Enrollment26791432
Student:TeacherNot Published9:111.3:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly
Weekly

Daily Mass also offered

SportsNot posted12 sports13 sports
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