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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).)
St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)

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)
St. Catherine'sNot Published

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
St. Catherine'sNot Published

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)
St. Catherine'sNot Published

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)
St. Catherine'sNot Published

World Languages

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships

Academic Model

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)

AP Courses

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
St. Catherine'sNot 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
St. Catherine'sNot Published

STEM Recognition

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
St. Catherine'sNot 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
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	St. Thomas High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Catherine's Montessori
Tuition	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753
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 see fees Application fee: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discount	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)
Open house	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	21	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	26	791	1,390	23
Student:Teacher	Not Published	9:1	10:1	14.4:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	Not posted	12 sports	17 sports	6 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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