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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.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Admissions process: inquiry, then campus tour, then FACTS application.)

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
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • St. Peter CTHSEnglish teacher recommendation; Math teacher recommendation; Transcript

Dual Credit

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • 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)

AP Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • 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)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Learning Support

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

World Languages

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

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

Career & Technical Pathways

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

Notable Programs

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

Prior Cycle (for reference)

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHS2026-27 cycle for reference: application due Jan 15, decisions released Mar 6, enrollment reply due Mar 25. 2027-28 dates not yet posted.

STEM Recognition

  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • St. ThomasNot 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. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$29,970

2026-27 rate

$27,900

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
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 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 Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS only
Open houseDec 3, 2026Dec 6, 2026Nov 1, 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
None
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted2120Not posted
Enrollment1,39079130026
Student:Teacher10:19:18.1:1Not Published
Mass
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Not Published
Monthly
Sports17 sports12 sports12 sportsNot posted
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