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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.)
St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)

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)
St. John XXIIINot Published

Recommendations

St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only

AP Program

St. Pius XNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)

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.)
St. John XXIIINot Published

Honors & AP Courses

Learning Support

St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Notable Programs

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

World Languages

Commute from home

	St. Pius X High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$22,100 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 see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discount	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE	None	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
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	432
Student:Teacher	7:1	Not Published	11.3:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Weekly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	14 sports	Not posted	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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