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Faith & Service

Mass

  • St. ThomasMonthly all-school Mass, plus Holy Days of Obligation (Weekly opportunities for Mass, Confession, Adoration and Rosary in addition)
  • Strake JesuitMonthly all-school Mass (Plus Eucharist at major events (Father-Son Breakfast, Baccalaureate))
  • St. John XXIIIWeekly all-school Mass (Day not published; moves for Solemnities and Holy Days. Students attend in full Mass uniform.)
  • O'ConnellMonthly all-school liturgy (on or off campus) (Day of week not published; handbook includes a bell schedule for 10 a.m. Mass days. All students attend.)

Retreats

  • St. ThomasCamp Aquinas freshman retreat; grade-level retreats; dedicated Director of Retreats. Basilian motto: "Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge"
  • Strake JesuitFreshman Retreat; Father/Son (soph); Kairos four-day (jr); Brotherhood (sr); on-campus Retreat & Leadership Center
  • St. John XXIIIMandatory class retreats (Oboedientia/Pax/Virtus/Renovatio) + optional Kairos (jr/sr) and Quest (fr/so); daily Mass + weekly all-school Mass
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Daily Mass

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAvailable — weekdays 7:20 AM in the Chapel of St. Ignatius (before the school day) (8:30 AM on late-start days)
  • St. John XXIIIAvailable daily throughout the year (Plus Eucharistic adoration, twice-yearly penance services, daily Angelus)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Religious Tradition

  • St. ThomasBasilian Fathers — founded 1900. The school describes itself as the oldest college-preparatory high school for young men in Texas.
  • Strake JesuitJesuit (Society of Jesus) — "Men for Others," Ignatian formation; founded 1960
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Service Program

  • St. Thomas"Champions for Change" — six service experiences annually (service year Jun 1 - May 31)
  • Strake JesuitGrade-level Service Days (9th-11th); seniors complete 75 independent service hours + Senior Service Reflection Day. Service is graded and appears on transcripts.
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Service Hours by Grade

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. John XXIIIFreshmen 20 · Sophomores 25 · Juniors 25 · Seniors 30 (per year, with due dates each spring)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Service Hours Required

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • O'Connell100 (25 hrs/year all students + senior project of 50-100 hrs (graduation requirement). Motto: "Enter to learn, leave to serve.")

Theology All Four Years

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • O'ConnellYes (Theology I-IV (4 credits); retreats included in tuition)
Commute from home
Tuition
$27,900

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$22,100

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

What's included
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
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
  • New Student Enrollment Fee: $500
  • Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot Published2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 6, 2026Dec 3, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE

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

ISEE
In-house placement test
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses21Not postedNot postedNot posted
Enrollment7911,39043280
Student:Teacher9:110:111.3:14.5:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Weekly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Sports12 sports17 sports13 sports13 sports
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