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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.)
- Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
- Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
- DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
AP Courses
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
- Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
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)
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
Recommendations
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
World Languages
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
- DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
AP Scholar Awards
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Strake Jesuit388
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
Application Deadline
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneNot 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.)
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
Corporate Work-Study
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
- DuchesneNot Published
Honors Courses
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Learning Support
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
Notable Programs
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
STEM Recognition
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
Test Prep
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid | $29,970 2026-27 rate | $8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr | $33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School |
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| What's included | Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Included in tuition see list
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| Sibling discount | Not Published | Not Published | Not Published | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | HS only | Yes PK3–12 |
| Open house | Not posted | Dec 3, 2026 | Not posted | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Required test | None | ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027 | None | ISEE |
| Application deadline | Not posted | Jan 15, 2027 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Decision date | Not posted | Mar 5, 2027 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Financial aid | Need-based | Need-based | Need-based | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | Not posted | Not posted | 12 | 20 |
| Enrollment | 26 | 1,390 | 472 | 300 |
| Student:Teacher | Not Published | 10:1 | 11.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Mass | Monthly | Monthly Daily Mass also offered | Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered | Not Published |
| Sports | Not posted | 17 sports | 10 sports | 12 sports |
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