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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
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.)
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
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Dual Credit

St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

Recommendations

St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
O'ConnellNot Published

Notable Programs

St. ThomasNot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

AP Courses

St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
FrassatiNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Program

St. ThomasNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Family Interview

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

Learning Support

St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
FrassatiNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	Frassati Catholic High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$22,100 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	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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — 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 first	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Oct 28, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE	In-house placement test
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	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	21	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	791	364	432	80
Student:Teacher	9:1	11:1	11.3:1	4.5:1
Mass	Monthly	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	13 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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