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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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • 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.)

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. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

Dual Credit

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Learning Support

  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support

World Languages

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

AP Courses

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

Application Deadline

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

Academic Model

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

AP Scholar Awards

  • Strake Jesuit388
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Family Interview

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

Honors Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Notable Programs

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$29,970

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$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 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
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.

Sibling discountNot PublishedNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot Published
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 3, 2026Nov 1, 2026Dec 6, 2026Nov 7, 2026
Required test
ISEE

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

ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted2021Not posted
Enrollment1,390300791Not Published
Student:Teacher10:18.1:19:1Not Published
Mass
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
Monthly
Daily
Sports17 sports12 sports12 sports11 sports
Links

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