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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. 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.)
  • 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.)

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. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

Learning Support

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

World Languages

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

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. John XXIIINot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Dual Credit

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

Academic Model

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot 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.)

AP Courses

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

AP Program

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

AP Scholar Awards

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

Family Interview

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

2026-27 rate

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$22,100

2026-27 rate

$22,850

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 see fees
  • New Student Enrollment Fee: $500
  • Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the first2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 3, 2026Dec 6, 2026Not postedNov 7, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted21Not postedNot posted
Enrollment1,390791432Not Published
Student:Teacher10:19:111.3:1Not Published
Mass
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Weekly

Daily Mass also offered

Daily
Sports17 sports12 sports13 sports11 sports
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