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

Recommendations

Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only

Dual Credit

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

World Languages

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

AP Courses

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

AP Program

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

AP Scholar Awards

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

Application Deadline

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

Career & Technical Pathways

Strake JesuitNot 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.)
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Honors Courses

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

Learning Support

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

Notable Programs

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. John XXIII College Preparatory
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,100 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 No itemized fees published.	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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None	ISEE	ISEE
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	20	Not posted
Enrollment	1,390	26	300	432
Student:Teacher	10:1	Not Published	8.1:1	11.3:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Not Published	Weekly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	17 sports	Not posted	12 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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