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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).)
- FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute 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.)
- Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
Recommendations
- Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
- Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
- CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
- Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
Dual Credit
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
- CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
- Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
Application Deadline
- Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
- FrassatiNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
Family Interview
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
- CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Learning Support
- Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
- FrassatiNot Published
- CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Notable Programs
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
- CathedralNot Published
- Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
World Languages
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
- CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Academic Model
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- FrassatiNot 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.)
- Incarnate WordNot Published
AP Courses
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- FrassatiNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
AP Scholar Awards
- Strake Jesuit388
- FrassatiNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
STEM Recognition
- Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
- FrassatiNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Test Prep
- Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
- FrassatiNot Published
- CathedralNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $29,970 2026-27 rate | $24,050 2026-27 rate | $22,850 2026-27 rate | $22,800 2026-27 rate |
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| What's included | Included in tuition see list
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| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Fees listed separately see fees
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| Sibling discount | Not Published | $3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only) | Not Published | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | HS only | HS only |
| Open house | Dec 3, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Required test | ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027 | HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027 | ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) | ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 |
| Application deadline | Jan 15, 2027 | Not posted | Jan 15, 2027 | Dec 14, 2026 |
| Decision date | Mar 5, 2027 | Not posted | Not posted | Mar 5, 2027 |
| Financial aid | Need-based | Need-based | Need-based + Merit | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted | 18 |
| Enrollment | 1,390 | 364 | Not Published | 248 |
| Student:Teacher | 10:1 | 11:1 | Not Published | 8.3:1 |
| Mass | Monthly Daily Mass also offered | Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM | Daily | Monthly |
| Sports | 17 sports | 13 sports | 11 sports | 10 sports |
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