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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).)
  • 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.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

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
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

Notable Programs

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

Recommendations

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

World Languages

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Courses

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

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

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

Learning Support

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$15,000

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

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

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
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — 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
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

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

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

In-house placement test
ISEE
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 + Merit
AP coursesNot postedNot postedNot posted20
Enrollment261,39080300
Student:TeacherNot Published10:14.5:18.1:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Not Published
SportsNot posted17 sports13 sports12 sports
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