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

Dual Credit

Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

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. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Learning Support

Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
DuchesneNot Published
St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Notable Programs

Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. Pius XNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

Strake Jesuit388
DuchesneNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Application Deadline

Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
DuchesneNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Pius XNot 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.)

Honors & AP Courses

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

Honors Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. Pius XNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

STEM Recognition

Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
DuchesneNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Test Prep

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

World Languages

Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. Pius XNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Pius X High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
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 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	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	ISEE	None
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	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	20	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	1,390	300	655	26
Student:Teacher	10:1	8.1:1	7:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Not Published	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	17 sports	12 sports	14 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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