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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).)
  • 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. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

Recommendations

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

AP Courses

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

Dual Credit

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

Honors Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Agnes12
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

Notable Programs

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

World Languages

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

AP Scholar Awards

  • Strake Jesuit388
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Language Credits Required

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Agnes2
  • DuchesneNot Published

Learning Support

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

Robotics

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Test Score Deadline

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • DuchesneNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$29,970

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$28,400

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

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
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
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
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
Sibling discountNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Open houseDec 3, 2026Not postedNot postedNov 1, 2026
Required test
ISEE

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

In-house placement test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

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

No merit scholarships

Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot postedNot posted2520
Enrollment1,39080934300
Student:Teacher10:14.5:19:18.1:1
Mass
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Not Published
Sports17 sports13 sports12 sports12 sports
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