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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. 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.)

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. Catherine'sNot Published

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. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships

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. Catherine'sNot 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. Catherine'sNot Published

Academic Model

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
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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.)

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Learning Support

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

Notable Programs

St. ThomasNot Published
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DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Catherine's Montessori
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	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753
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: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discount	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	Not Published	10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)
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	None
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	21	Not posted	20	Not posted
Enrollment	791	26	300	23
Student:Teacher	9:1	Not Published	8.1:1	14.4:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Not Published	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	Not posted	12 sports	6 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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