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Academics

Dual Credit

  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

Entrance Exam

  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • 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
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Notable Programs

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

Recommendations

  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • O'ConnellNot Published

AP Courses

  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Family Interview

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Learning Support

  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$27,900

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$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 see fees
  • New Student Fee: $1,500
  • Enrollment deposit: $1,000
  • Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600
  • Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School)
  • Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10)
  • Graduation fee: $600 (seniors)
  • Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional
  • AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
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
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 firstNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 6, 2026Nov 1, 2026Oct 28, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE
HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

In-house placement test
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP courses2120Not postedNot posted
Enrollment79130036480
Student:Teacher9:18.1:111:14.5:1
Mass
Monthly
Not Published
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Sports12 sports12 sports13 sports13 sports
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