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Annual Tuition

Cathedral2,285,000 (2026-27 rate)
Duchesne3,360,000 (2026-27 rate · Upper School)
Cristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)

Need-Based Financial Aid

CathedralYes (Administered through FACTS Grant & Aid. The school reports an endowment restricted to tuition assistance, and states that it works with accepted families on affordability.)
DuchesneYes ($2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal)
Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)

Merit Scholarships

CathedralYes (Sts. Peter & Paul (merit), Newman (need + formation), essay-based pillar scholarships. Deadline Jan 23, 2027; FACTS application required for any award.)
DuchesneYes ($15,000/yr renewable: Janet Erskine Stuart (Catholic middle-schoolers), Madeleine Sophie Barat (continuing Duchesne 8th), Rose Philippine Duchesne (incoming 9th, other schools))
Cristo ReyNot Published

Aid Award Notification

Included in Tuition

CathedralNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
Cristo ReyAll classes and materials · Laptop (kept 4 years + college) (Not included: athletics fees, lunch, optional carpool service)

Income Eligibility

CathedralNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
Cristo ReyDemonstrated financial need is required for admission. 2027-28 household income caps: 2 people $64,920 · 3 $81,960 · 4 $99,000 · 5 $116,040 (scales to 10: $201,240). Limited hardship exceptions above caps.

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	Cathedral High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr
What's included	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE	None
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	20	12
Enrollment	Not Published	300	472
Student:Teacher	Not Published	8.1:1	11.8:1
Mass	Daily	Not Published	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered
Sports	11 sports	12 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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