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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)
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Entrance Exam

St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
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.)
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.)

World Languages

St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

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
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

AP Courses

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

Learning Support

St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support

Notable Programs

St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
CathedralNot Published

Academic Model

St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot 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.)

Application Deadline

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

Family Interview

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

Honors Courses

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

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Cathedral High School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$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	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	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	In-house placement test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	21	20	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	791	300	80	Not Published
Student:Teacher	9:1	8.1:1	4.5:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly	Not Published	Monthly	Daily
Sports	12 sports	12 sports	13 sports	11 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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