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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
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.)
Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)

World Languages

St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)

Dual Credit

St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))

Recommendations

St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
Cristo ReyNot Published
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th

AP Courses

St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
CathedralNot Published
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
FrassatiNot Published

Family Interview

St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)

Learning Support

St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiNot Published

Academic Model

St. ThomasNot 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.)
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiNot Published

Application Deadline

St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
CathedralNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
FrassatiNot Published

Notable Programs

St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	Cathedral High School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Frassati Catholic High School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$24,050 2026-27 rate
What's included	Included in tuition see list Laptop & technology Charged separately: Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $700 Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen) Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students) Books: $550 Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Included in tuition see list Technology fee ($500) Registration ($300) Student activities ($400) Textbooks ($650) Charged separately: Application fee: $75–$125 Enrollment deposit (new families): $700 Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional
Sibling discount	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted	Oct 28, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	None	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	21	Not posted	12	Not posted
Enrollment	791	Not Published	472	364
Student:Teacher	9:1	Not Published	11.8:1	11:1
Mass	Monthly	Daily	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM
Sports	12 sports	11 sports	10 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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