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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).)
  • 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.)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

Recommendations

  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

AP Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes25

Honors Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes12

World Languages

  • Strake JesuitNot 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
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Academic Model

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • 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.)
  • St. AgnesNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)

AP Scholar Awards

  • Strake Jesuit388
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Application Deadline

  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Dual Credit

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes2

Learning Support

  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Notable Programs

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

Robotics

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances

STEM Recognition

  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Test Prep

  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
Commute from home
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
St. Catherine's Montessori
St. Agnes Academy
Tuition
$29,970

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

$28,400

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 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
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 discountNot PublishedNot Published10% off for each younger siblingNot Published
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS only
Open houseDec 3, 2026Nov 1, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE
None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based

No merit scholarships

AP coursesNot posted20Not posted25
Enrollment1,39030023934
Student:Teacher10:18.1:114.4:19:1
Mass
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
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Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Sports17 sports12 sports6 sports12 sports
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