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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.)
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.)
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.)

World Languages

St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Dual Credit

St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

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.)
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.)
O'ConnellNot Published

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
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

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
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Courses

St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
CathedralNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
CathedralNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Family Interview

St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Notable Programs

St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	Cathedral High School	St. Catherine's Montessori	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
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.	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	10% off for each younger sibling	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	None	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	21	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	791	Not Published	23	80
Student:Teacher	9:1	Not Published	14.4:1	4.5:1
Mass	Monthly	Daily	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	11 sports	6 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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