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Academics

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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

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))
Strake JesuitNot Published

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
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

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
Strake JesuitNot 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)
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Learning Support

St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

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
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake Jesuit388

Honors Courses

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

STEM Recognition

St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$29,970 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	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
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	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	21	20	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	791	300	80	1,390
Student:Teacher	9:1	8.1:1	4.5:1	10:1
Mass	Monthly	Not Published	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	12 sports	12 sports	13 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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