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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).)
  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

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)
  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

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)
  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)

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
  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

AP Courses

  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)

Learning Support

  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis

World Languages

  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • Incarnate WordNot 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
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

2026-27 rate

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$22,800

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 see fees
  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $350
  • Tuition deposit: $500
  • Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen)
  • Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors)
  • Books:
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 8, 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

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027Dec 14, 2026
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP courses21Not postedNot posted18
Enrollment7913641,390248
Student:Teacher9:111:110:18.3:1
Mass
Monthly
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Sports12 sports13 sports17 sports10 sports
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