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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

AP Courses

St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. Agnes25

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)
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. AgnesNot Published

Recommendations

St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

Honors Courses

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. Agnes12

World Languages

St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. AgnesNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)

Application Deadline

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

Language Credits Required

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes2

Learning Support

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

Notable Programs

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

Robotics

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances

Test Score Deadline

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Agnes Academy
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$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 No itemized fees published.	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 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 first	Not Published	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	None	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026
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 + Merit	Need-based No merit scholarships
AP courses	21	Not posted	20	25
Enrollment	791	26	300	934
Student:Teacher	9:1	Not Published	8.1:1	9:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Not Published	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM
Sports	12 sports	Not posted	12 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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