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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.)
- Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
- 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.)
Dual Credit
- St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
- CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
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
- Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
- St. Peter CTHSNot 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
- Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Application Deadline
- St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
- CathedralNot Published
- Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
World Languages
- St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
- CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot 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.)
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
AP Courses
- St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
- CathedralNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
AP Scholar Awards
- St. ThomasNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- Strake Jesuit388
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Career & Technical Pathways
- St. ThomasNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- Strake JesuitNot 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.)
Family Interview
- St. ThomasNot Published
- CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
STEM Recognition
- St. ThomasNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Test Prep
- St. ThomasNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $27,900 2026-27 rate | $22,850 2026-27 rate | $29,970 2026-27 rate | $15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's included | Included in tuition see list
Charged separately:
| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Included in tuition see list
Charged separately:
| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. |
| Sibling discount | $2,000/yr per sibling after the first | Not Published | Not Published | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | HS only | HS only |
| Open house | Dec 6, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | Not posted |
| Required test | ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027 | ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) | ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027 | None |
| 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 |
| AP courses | 21 | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Enrollment | 791 | Not Published | 1,390 | 26 |
| Student:Teacher | 9:1 | Not Published | 10:1 | Not Published |
| Mass | Monthly | Daily | Monthly Daily Mass also offered | Monthly |
| Sports | 12 sports | 11 sports | 17 sports | Not posted |
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