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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))
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

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.)
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.)

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
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

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)
St. Peter CTHSNot 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
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

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
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Career & Technical Pathways

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

Honors Courses

St. ThomasNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
FrassatiNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Learning Support

St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
DuchesneNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Frassati Catholic High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
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 No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Oct 28, 2026	Not 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	None
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	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	20	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	791	300	364	26
Student:Teacher	9:1	8.1:1	11:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly	Not Published	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	12 sports	13 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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