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

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. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

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. Peter CTHSNot Published

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. Peter CTHSNot 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. Peter CTHSNot Published

World Languages

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot 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. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • Strake Jesuit388
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralNot 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.)

Family Interview

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Test Prep

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

2026-27 rate

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$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
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

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 3, 2026Dec 6, 2026Nov 7, 2026Not 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)
None
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted21Not postedNot posted
Enrollment1,390791Not Published26
Student:Teacher10:19:1Not PublishedNot Published
Mass
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Daily
Monthly
Sports17 sports12 sports11 sportsNot posted
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