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Annual Tuition

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

Need-Based Financial Aid

Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)
DuchesneYes ($2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal)
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.)

Merit Scholarships

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

Aid Award Notification

Included in Tuition

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

Payment Plans

Commute from home

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

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