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Daily Life

Enrollment (federal data)

  • Duchesne300 (Upper School 9-12 (NCES 2023-24: 89/74/65/72). Total campus 761.)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • O'Connell80 (NCES PSS 2023-24. Island campus; 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio.)
  • Strake Jesuit1,390 (NCES PSS 2023-24 survey year)

Class Schedule

  • DuchesneSix-term modular "MOD" schedule — 80-minute classes, 3-4 courses per mod, 29-30 days/mod
  • CathedralDaily Mass is built into the school day. Terms include a "Candlemas Term," with monthly "Leisure for Culture" long weekends.
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Student–Teacher Ratio (federal data)

  • Duchesne8.1:1 (NCES 2023-24, campus-wide)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit10:1 (NCES 2023-24: 1,390 students / 139.0 FTE teachers)

Dress Code

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitCollared shirt tucked in, slacks (no jeans/cargo), belt, non-athletic shoes, clean-shaven; Spirit Dress days more casual (Policy surfaced via site event pages; formal handbook not public)

Full Campus

  • DuchesnePK3–12 (all-girls); Upper School is grades 9–12
  • CathedralNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

School Day

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • O'ConnellClasses 8:00 AM - 3:20 PM
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Transportation

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • O'ConnellPaid van stops in Dickinson and La Marque (mainland commuters)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$29,970

2026-27 rate

What's included
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.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
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
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 1, 2026Nov 7, 2026Not postedDec 3, 2026
Required test
ISEE
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
In-house placement test
ISEE

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

Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP courses20Not postedNot postedNot posted
Enrollment300Not Published801,390
Student:Teacher8.1:1Not Published4.5:110:1
MassNot Published
Daily
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Sports12 sports11 sports13 sports17 sports
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