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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.)
O'ConnellIn-house placement test (No ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.)
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
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Notable Programs

Strake JesuitNot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

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
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

World Languages

Strake JesuitNot Published
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

Strake Jesuit388
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Application Deadline

Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

Strake JesuitNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot 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.)

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.)
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Learning Support

Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

STEM Recognition

Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Test Prep

Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Frassati Catholic High School	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$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	Included in tuition see list Technology fee ($500) Registration ($300) Student activities ($400) Textbooks ($650) Charged separately: Application fee: $75–$125 Enrollment deposit (new families): $700 Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Oct 28, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	In-house placement test	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	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	1,390	364	80	26
Student:Teacher	10:1	11:1	4.5:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	17 sports	13 sports	13 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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