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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. 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.)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

Recommendations

  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

AP Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes25
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Application Deadline

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

Learning Support

  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

World Languages

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

Academic Model

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

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

AP Scholar Awards

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

Dual Credit

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Honors Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes12
  • St. ThomasNot Published

Language Credits Required

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

Robotics

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Test Score Deadline

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • St. ThomasNot Published
Commute from home
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
St. Catherine's Montessori
St. Agnes Academy
St. Thomas High School
Tuition
$29,970

2026-27 rate

$20,560

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

$28,400

2026-27 rate

$27,900

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
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
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
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
Sibling discountNot Published10% off for each younger siblingNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 3, 2026Not postedNot postedDec 6, 2026
Required test
ISEE

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

None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

ISEE

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

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot postedNot posted2521
Enrollment1,39023934791
Student:Teacher10:114.4:19:19:1
Mass
Monthly

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Thursdays, 9:10 AM

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Sports17 sports6 sports12 sports12 sports
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