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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. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)
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. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

Learning Support

Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

World Languages

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

Application Deadline

Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Dual Credit

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Academic Model

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)
St. ThomasNot Published

AP Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

AP Program

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

Strake Jesuit388
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Family Interview

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
St. ThomasNot Published

STEM Recognition

Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Test Prep

Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
St. John XXIIINot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Cathedral High School	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$22,850 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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	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 discount	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	21
Enrollment	1,390	432	Not Published	791
Student:Teacher	10:1	11.3:1	Not Published	9:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Daily	Monthly
Sports	17 sports	13 sports	11 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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