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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)
St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
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.)

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
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

World Languages

St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

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)
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

AP Courses

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

Learning Support

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

Academic Model

St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIINot 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 Program

St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
CathedralNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Family Interview

St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)

Honors Courses

St. ThomasNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published

Notable Programs

St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Cathedral High School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,100 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	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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	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	ISEE	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	432	Not Published
Student:Teacher	9:1	8.1:1	11.3:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly	Not Published	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	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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