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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.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)

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
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Dual Credit

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

World Languages

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Program

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • Strake Jesuit388
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Application Deadline

  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)

Honors Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Learning Support

  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Notable Programs

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Test Prep

  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$29,970

2026-27 rate

$22,100

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$15,000

2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid

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 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

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot Published2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)Not PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

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

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

ISEE
ISEE
None
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot postedNot posted20Not posted
Enrollment1,39043230026
Student:Teacher10:111.3:18.1:1Not Published
Mass
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Weekly

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
Monthly
Sports17 sports13 sports12 sportsNot posted
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