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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).)
  • 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)
  • St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)

Recommendations

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

AP Courses

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

Honors Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Agnes12
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

World Languages

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships

Academic Model

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

AP Scholar Awards

  • Strake Jesuit388
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Dual Credit

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Agnes2
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Learning Support

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

Notable Programs

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Robotics

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Test Score Deadline

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
Commute from home
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
St. Agnes Academy
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
St. Catherine's Montessori
Tuition
$29,970

2026-27 rate

$28,400

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

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
  • 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
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

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

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

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

ISEE
None
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedNot postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted2520Not posted
Enrollment1,39093430023
Student:Teacher10:19:18.1:114.4:1
Mass
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Not Published
Monthly
Sports17 sports12 sports12 sports6 sports
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