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Enrollment (federal data)

Strake Jesuit1,390 (NCES PSS 2023-24 survey year)
St. Catherine's23 (Grades 9-12 (NCES 2023-24: 7/8/6/2); campus total ~265 (14 months-12th).)
O'Connell80 (NCES PSS 2023-24. Island campus; 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio.)
St. ThomasNot Published

Dress Code

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)
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasCollared shirt + khakis + dress shoes; dress days add white button-up, red tie, blue blazer

School Day

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

Transportation

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellPaid van stops in Dickinson and La Marque (mainland commuters)
St. ThomasNo bus service; CarpooltoSchool partnership; parking garage (permit + fee)

Class Schedule

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Thomas7:50 AM - 3:10 PM modified block — four 80-minute classes, 35-min advisory, 55-min lunch

Enrollment (school-reported)

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Thomas791 (2025-26; no NCES record exists for this school)

Full Campus

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Catherine's14 months - 12th grade (coed); Adolescent Community gr 7-9; High School gr 10-12 (launched 2017)
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Student–Teacher Ratio (federal data)

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

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Catherine's Montessori	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$27,900 2026-27 rate
What's included	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 Application fee: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750	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 Laptop & technology Charged separately: Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $700 Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen) Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students) Books: $550 Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	10% off for each younger sibling	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	21
Enrollment	1,390	23	80	791
Student:Teacher	10:1	14.4:1	4.5:1	9:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	17 sports	6 sports	13 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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