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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.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
  • 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
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

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))
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Learning Support

  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support

World Languages

  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

Application Deadline

  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • CathedralNot 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.)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)

Academic Model

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot 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 Courses

  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • CathedralNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • CathedralNot Published

Test Prep

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • CathedralNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$27,900

2026-27 rate

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$29,970

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
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
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
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discount$2,000/yr per sibling after the first$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 6, 2026Oct 28, 2026Dec 3, 2026Nov 7, 2026
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

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP courses21Not postedNot postedNot posted
Enrollment7913641,390Not Published
Student:Teacher9:111:110:1Not Published
Mass
Monthly
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Daily
Sports12 sports13 sports17 sports11 sports
Links

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