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Annual Tuition

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

Need-Based Financial Aid

Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)
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)

Merit Scholarships

Cristo ReyNot Published
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))

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Included in Tuition

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

Income Eligibility

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.
CathedralNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Payment Plans

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	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Cathedral High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12
Open house	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026	Nov 1, 2026
Required test	None	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	20
Enrollment	472	Not Published	300
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	Not Published	8.1:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Daily	Not Published
Sports	10 sports	11 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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