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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.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
  • CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)

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)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Learning Support

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support

Recommendations

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

Application Deadline

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • CathedralNot Published

World Languages

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

Academic Model

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)

AP Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • CathedralNot 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
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Family Interview

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)

STEM Recognition

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • CathedralNot Published

Test Prep

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • CathedralNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$15,000

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

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$22,850

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
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
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedDec 6, 2026Dec 3, 2026Nov 7, 2026
Required test
None
ISEE

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

ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted21Not postedNot posted
Enrollment267911,390Not Published
Student:TeacherNot Published9:110:1Not Published
Mass
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Daily
SportsNot posted12 sports17 sports11 sports
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