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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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
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. 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. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only

Learning Support

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

World Languages

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

Application Deadline

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

Dual Credit

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

Academic Model

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot 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. John XXIIINot Published

AP Courses

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

AP Program

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

AP Scholar Awards

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

Family Interview

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Thomas High School	Cathedral High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$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	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 No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	21	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	1,390	791	Not Published	432
Student:Teacher	10:1	9:1	Not Published	11.3:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Daily	Weekly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	17 sports	12 sports	11 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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