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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.)
Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

AP Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

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
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

World Languages

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

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)
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Dual Credit

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

Learning Support

Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

Strake Jesuit388
St. ThomasNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
DuchesneNot Published

Honors Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

Notable Programs

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

STEM Recognition

Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
St. ThomasNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Test Prep

Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
St. ThomasNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Thomas High School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School
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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None	ISEE
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	21	12	20
Enrollment	1,390	791	472	300
Student:Teacher	10:1	9:1	11.8:1	8.1:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Not Published
Sports	17 sports	12 sports	10 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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