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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Admissions process: inquiry, then campus tour, then FACTS application.)
Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)

Dual Credit

St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))

Recommendations

St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
St. Peter CTHSEnglish teacher recommendation; Math teacher recommendation; Transcript
Cristo ReyNot Published
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th

World Languages

St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)

AP Courses

St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
FrassatiNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Career & Technical Pathways

St. ThomasNot 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.)
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
FrassatiNot Published

Family Interview

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)

Learning Support

St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiNot Published

Notable Programs

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System

Prior Cycle (for reference)

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHS2026-27 cycle for reference: application due Jan 15, decisions released Mar 6, enrollment reply due Mar 25. 2027-28 dates not yet posted.
Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Frassati Catholic High School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$24,050 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 No itemized fees published.	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	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
Sibling discount	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted	Not posted	Oct 28, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None	None	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027
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	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	21	Not posted	12	Not posted
Enrollment	791	26	472	364
Student:Teacher	9:1	Not Published	11.8:1	11:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM
Sports	12 sports	Not posted	10 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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