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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or 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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)

Dual Credit

St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Recommendations

St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

World Languages

St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

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

AP Program

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

Application Deadline

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

Career & Technical Pathways

St. ThomasNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)

Honors Courses

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

Learning Support

St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Notable Programs

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

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
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 Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — 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 No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	ISEE	None
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 + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	21	Not posted	20	Not posted
Enrollment	791	432	300	26
Student:Teacher	9:1	11.3:1	8.1:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Not Published	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	12 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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