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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

Recommendations

  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

AP Courses

  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Agnes25

Application Deadline

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

Learning Support

  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • St. AgnesNot Published

World Languages

  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Academic Model

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Dual Credit

  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Agnes12

Language Credits Required

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Agnes2

Robotics

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances

STEM Recognition

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Test Prep

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
Commute from home
St. Thomas High School
St. Catherine's Montessori
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
St. Agnes Academy
Tuition
$27,900

2026-27 rate

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$28,400

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
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
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 ($125 for transfer applicants)
  • Enrollment deposit: $500
  • Tablet PC (technology): $1,725
  • AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional
  • Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discount$2,000/yr per sibling after the first10% off for each younger siblingNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 6, 2026Not postedDec 3, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

None
ISEE

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

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based

No merit scholarships

AP courses21Not postedNot posted25
Enrollment791231,390934
Student:Teacher9:114.4:110:19:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Sports12 sports6 sports17 sports12 sports
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