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Academics

Entrance Exam

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.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)

Learning Support

Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)

Recommendations

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
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts

Dual Credit

Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))

Application Deadline

Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
CathedralNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
St. Pius XNot Published

World Languages

Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
St. Pius XNot Published

Academic Model

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.)
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published

AP Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
St. Pius XNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

Strake Jesuit388
CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published

Family Interview

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

Honors & AP Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Pius X25 (Honors/AP combined; 490 AP exams, 49 AP Scholars in 2025)

Notable Programs

Strake JesuitNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Cathedral High School	St. Thomas High School	St. Pius X High School
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate
What's included	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.	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 Registration fee (new students): $350 Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors) Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	21	Not posted
Enrollment	1,390	Not Published	791	655
Student:Teacher	10:1	Not Published	9:1	7:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Daily	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	17 sports	11 sports	12 sports	14 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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