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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.)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
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.)

AP Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
St. Agnes25
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))

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
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
Cristo ReyNot 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)
St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published

Learning Support

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

World Languages

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)

AP Exams Scored 3+

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
Cristo ReyNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

Strake Jesuit388
St. ThomasNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. AgnesNot 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.

Dual Credit

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

Honors Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Agnes12
Cristo ReyNot Published

Language Credits Required

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Agnes2
Cristo ReyNot Published

Robotics

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
Cristo ReyNot Published

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Test Score Deadline

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
Cristo ReyNot Published

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Thomas High School	St. Agnes Academy	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr
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 Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants) Enrollment deposit: $500 Tablet PC (technology): $1,725 AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
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	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted	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 Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	None
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 No merit scholarships	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	21	25	12
Enrollment	1,390	791	934	472
Student:Teacher	10:1	9:1	9:1	11.8:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered
Sports	17 sports	12 sports	12 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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