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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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or 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.)

World Languages

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Application Deadline

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

Dual Credit

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

Learning Support

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

Recommendations

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

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. ThomasNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Courses

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

AP Scholar Awards

Strake Jesuit388
St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Notable Programs

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Catherine's Montessori	St. Thomas High School	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
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	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	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	10% off for each younger sibling	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	21	Not posted
Enrollment	1,390	23	791	80
Student:Teacher	10:1	14.4:1	9:1	4.5:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	17 sports	6 sports	12 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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