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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. 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.)

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. Catherine'sNot Published

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. Catherine'sNot Published

World Languages

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships

Academic Model

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

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Learning Support

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

STEM Recognition

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

$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
  • 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: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

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

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

ISEE
None
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot postedNot posted20Not posted
Enrollment261,39030023
Student:TeacherNot Published10:18.1:114.4:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
Monthly
SportsNot posted17 sports12 sports6 sports
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