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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.)
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)
Strake JesuitNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
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
Strake JesuitNot Published
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Courses

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
Cristo ReyNot 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.)
Strake JesuitNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot 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.
O'ConnellNot Published

Learning Support

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Notable Programs

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
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
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

STEM Recognition

St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot 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
O'ConnellNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	O'Connell College Preparatory School
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	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
What's included	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	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	Not Published	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None	In-house placement test
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	Not posted
Enrollment	26	1,390	472	80
Student:Teacher	Not Published	10:1	11.8:1	4.5:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	Not posted	17 sports	10 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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