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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
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. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support

Recommendations

St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

World Languages

St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

AP Courses

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

Application Deadline

St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
CathedralNot Published

Dual Credit

St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Academic Model

St. ThomasNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot 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.)

AP Scholar Awards

St. ThomasNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
CathedralNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

St. ThomasNot 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.
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralNot Published

Family Interview

St. ThomasNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)

STEM Recognition

St. ThomasNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
CathedralNot Published

Test Prep

St. ThomasNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
CathedralNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Cathedral High School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$22,850 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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Included in tuition see list Textbooks (physical + digital) iPad + keyboard case with insurance AP exam fees SAT/ACT prep Course fees (ceramics, science labs) Academic support Most extracurricular/athletic expenses Lab goggles + PE uniforms Parking Charged separately: ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional	Fees listed separately No 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	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	21	12	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	791	472	1,390	Not Published
Student:Teacher	9:1	11.8:1	10:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Daily
Sports	12 sports	10 sports	17 sports	11 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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