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Dual Credit

St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Entrance Exam

St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)
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.)
CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)

Learning Support

St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support

Recommendations

St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

Academic Model

St. Pius XNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)

Career & Technical Pathways

St. Pius XNot Published
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.)
CathedralNot Published

Family Interview

Honors & AP Courses

Notable Programs

St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
CathedralNot Published

World Languages

Commute from home

	St. Pius X High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Cathedral High School
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$22,850 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee (new students): $350 Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors) Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026
Required test	ISEE	None	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	655	26	Not Published
Student:Teacher	7:1	Not Published	Not Published
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Daily
Sports	14 sports	Not posted	11 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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