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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).)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

Recommendations

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

AP Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • St. Agnes25

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
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. Agnes12

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Application Deadline

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot 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
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Agnes2

Learning Support

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Robotics

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01

World Languages

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • St. AgnesNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$15,000

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

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$28,400

2026-27 rate

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
Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Fee: $1,500
  • Enrollment deposit: $1,000
  • Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600
  • Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School)
  • Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10)
  • Graduation fee: $600 (seniors)
  • Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional
  • AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants)
  • Enrollment deposit: $500
  • Tablet PC (technology): $1,725
  • AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional
  • Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS only
Open houseNot postedDec 3, 2026Nov 1, 2026Not posted
Required test
None
ISEE

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

ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based

No merit scholarships

AP coursesNot postedNot posted2025
Enrollment261,390300934
Student:TeacherNot Published10:18.1:19:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

SportsNot posted17 sports12 sports12 sports
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