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Enrollment (federal data)

  • Duchesne300 (Upper School 9-12 (NCES 2023-24: 89/74/65/72). Total campus 761.)
  • Strake Jesuit1,390 (NCES PSS 2023-24 survey year)
  • O'Connell80 (NCES PSS 2023-24. Island campus; 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio.)
  • St. Catherine's23 (Grades 9-12 (NCES 2023-24: 7/8/6/2); campus total ~265 (14 months-12th).)

Full Campus

  • DuchesnePK3–12 (all-girls); Upper School is grades 9–12
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Catherine's14 months - 12th grade (coed); Adolescent Community gr 7-9; High School gr 10-12 (launched 2017)

School Day

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellClasses 8:00 AM - 3:20 PM
  • St. Catherine's8:00 AM - 3:45 PM (extended care available)

Student–Teacher Ratio (federal data)

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

Class Schedule

  • DuchesneSix-term modular "MOD" schedule — 80-minute classes, 3-4 courses per mod, 29-30 days/mod
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Dress Code

  • DuchesneNot 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)
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Transportation

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

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

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
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
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

Open houseNov 1, 2026Dec 3, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE

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

In-house placement test
None
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP courses20Not postedNot postedNot posted
Enrollment3001,3908023
Student:Teacher8.1:110:14.5:114.4:1
MassNot Published
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Sports12 sports17 sports13 sports6 sports
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