Cathedral High School
Spring Branch · West Houston
7726 Westview Dr., Houston, TX 77055Map ↗Established 2022
About this information
$22,850
Tuition · 2026–27
9–12
Grades
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Enrollment
Not published
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Student–teacher
Not published
At a glance
A four-year classical liberal arts sequence in Latin, Shakespeare, and seminar work, with theology, sacred music, and sacred art woven through every year.
Classical Trivium
Grammar and Logic in Year 1, Rhetoric and Speech in Year 2, with Shakespeare every year.
Sacred Music & Art
Four-year Sacred Music, including Chamber Choir, and four-year Sacred Art, ending in a senior project.
Daily Mass
The whole school attends Mass daily, with regular Evensong and Lessons & Carols.
Classical Languages
Latin I-IV and Greek I-II, with a modern-language elective in Years 3-4.
Tuition & financial aid
2026–27 Tuition
$22,850
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Need-based aid
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
Sts. Peter & Paul (merit), Newman (need + formation), essay-based pillar scholarships. Deadline Jan 23, 2027; FACTS application required for any award.
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 25, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Application / pre-admission costs
Not included in estimated first-year cost
ISEE exam (paid to ERB)
Application fee
Shown on the FACTS application portal's own landing page (visible before account creation/login), confirmed 2026-09-08 — previously portal-gated and unseeded.
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 25, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Jan 15, 2027
Application Deadline
- Jan 23, 2027
Scholarship Deadline
- Jan 30, 2027
Test Scores & Documents Deadline
What's required
Entrance exam: ISEE
Teacher recommendations
Interview
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 25, 2026
Academics
AP Courses
Not offered
No AP or Honors courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role instead.
Dual Credit
OfferedUniversity of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023)
Academic Model & Programs
Signature program: The Classical Trivium — Grammar and Logic in Year 1, Rhetoric and Speech in Year 2, threading into Shakespeare study, a Junior Seminar Thesis and a Senior Seminar Project every year.
Sources
- Curriculum
- Learning Enrichment Center
- Admissions Process
- About Cathedral
- Cathedral High School — Home
- College & Vocations Counselor
Source last checked: Sep 25, 2026
Academic Support
Testing support • Tutoring • Executive-function support • Study skills • Organization & time management
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 23, 2026
World Languages
Latin
Latin I • Latin II • Latin III • Latin IV
Greek
Greek I • Greek II
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 22, 2026
College Prep
College Counseling
Single "College & Vocations Counselor" role
Guides students in all aspects of college planning, vocational discernment, and wellness
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 22, 2026
Faith & community
Catholic identity
Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter
Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter (Bishop Lopes) — Anglican-patrimony Catholic liturgy
Mass & prayer
Daily Mass for the whole school
Regular Evensong and Lessons & Carols
Retreats
Newman Retreat — single school day, on campus
Held during regular school-day hours, not overnight.
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 22, 2026
Athletics
TAPPS 3A
League / Classification
Rugby competes under Rugby Texas (Division 2 Varsity Cup), not TAPPS.
11 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Volleyball · Boys & Girls • Cross Country • Fencing • Basketball · Boys & Girls • Rugby • Soccer · Boys & Girls • Swimming • Field Hockey · Girls • Track & Field • Tennis · Girls • Baseball · Boys
Sources
Source last checked: Aug 17, 2026
Arts
Visual Arts
Sacred Art I-IV curricular sequence culminating in a Senior Project · Sacred Art Live! extracurricular event
Theater / Drama
Curricular Shakespeare/drama study all four years · Fall (Michaelmas) and Spring (Candlemas) theater productions with tech week rehearsals
Choir / Vocal
Sacred Music I-IV curricular sequence (Chamber Choir Years 2-4) · Recurring Choral Evensong performances
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 22, 2026
School life
Daily Life
School Day
8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Academic Calendar
Candlemas Term
Monthly "Leisure for Culture" long weekends
Community Life
4 Houses
Benedict, Neri, Barbieri, De Sales · Build school community and spirit
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 25, 2026
Clubs & Activities
3 activities across 3 categories
STEM / Robotics
- Robotics Club
Special Interest
- Model UN
Academic
- Latin Club (National Junior Classical League — JCL Area & State competitions)
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 25, 2026
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