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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.)
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
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
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

Learning Support

St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
St. John XXIIINot 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
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
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)
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
CathedralNot Published

Dual Credit

St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Academic Model

St. ThomasNot Published
St. John XXIIINot 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)
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralNot Published

AP Program

St. ThomasNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

St. ThomasNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake Jesuit388
CathedralNot Published

Family Interview

St. ThomasNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

St. ThomasNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
CathedralNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Cathedral High School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,100 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	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — 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	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	21	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	791	432	1,390	Not Published
Student:Teacher	9:1	11.3:1	10:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Daily
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	17 sports	11 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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