Frassati Catholic High School
Spring, near the Champions/Klein corridor · North Houston
22151 Frassati Way, Spring, TX 77389Map ↗
About this information
$22,200
Tuition
9–12
Grades
372
Enrollment
11:1
Student–teacher
At a glance
A Dominican, liberal-arts college-preparatory school whose students complete an Ethics & Culture department and a senior Culture of Life capstone alongside AP and dual-credit coursework.
Faith & Purpose
Weekly all-school Mass and monthly Eucharistic Adoration, led by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation.
Service Learning
A four-year service program that grows to a senior-year placement with one nonprofit agency.
Global Learning
International pilgrimages, including World Youth Day and Italy, plus a French exchange program.
Leadership
Elected student leaders from each House meet weekly in a dedicated leadership class.
Tuition & financial aid
Tuition
$22,200
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$24,050
New-family enrollment deposit
$700
Payment options
Annual
Jun
Semi-annual
Jul 1 / Dec 1
Monthly
Jul–Apr
Sibling discount
$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Need-based aid
28% of students receive aid, with an average award of $5,250. Applied for through FACTS Grant & Aid; aid decisions are independent of admission.
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
Technology fee
Annual
Registration fee
Included in the new-family deposit.
Student activities fee
Annual
Textbook fee
Annual · Charged with the first tuition payment of the year
Application / pre-admission costs
Not included in estimated first-year cost
Application fee
$75 priority (before Dec 15) / $125 after
Optional / variable expenses
Not included in estimated first-year cost
Athletics & Fine Arts fee
Per sport · Due at the beginning of season
Student parking permit
Per student driver
Schedule-change fee
Add/drop not initiated by the school
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Aug 25, 2026
Application Opens
- Oct 9, 2026
Tuition Assistance Application Opens
- Dec 15, 2026
Priority Application Deadline
- Jan 23, 2027· 8:00 AM
Admissions Interviews
- Jan 28, 2027· 3:30 PM
Admissions Interviews
- Jan 31, 2027
Financial Aid Deadline
- Mar 5, 2027
Admissions Decision Release
What's required
Entrance exam: HSPT or ISEE
Teacher recommendations
Interview
Transcripts (6th-8th grade)
Visits & Events
Admissions Open House
Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Parent + student / Family
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Academics
Advanced Coursework
14
AP Courses
12
Honors Courses
2
Advanced Courses
Dual Credit
OfferedUniversity of St. Thomas (Philosophy of the Human Person, Ancient Philosophy) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship, via Ethics & Culture) + Lone Star College (College Algebra II, taught on campus)
Academic Model & Programs
Ethics & Culture Department — A standalone academic department with its own four-year sequence alongside English, culminating in the senior Culture of Life Project capstone.
Grading
+0.5 Honors / +1.0 AP
Class Ranking
Not RankedGraduation Requirements
28 credits minimum · Up to 36 credits may be earnedAccommodations
Extended time • Separate / small-group testing • Preferential seating • Note-taking support
Good to know
The curriculum is not modified. To qualify for accommodations, a comprehensive psychoeducational assessment conducted by a licensed psychologist, an educational diagnostician or a licensed specialist in school psychology must be on file and updated every 3 years. Accommodations are considered case by case.
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 3, 2026
World Languages
French
French I • French II • French III • AP French
Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange program
Spanish
Spanish I • Spanish II • Spanish III • Spanish IV • AP Spanish
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 5, 2026
College Prep
College Counseling
4-year strategic plan coordinated by College Counseling
College rep visits on campus · Individual meetings with a college counselor in junior and senior year on the college list, applications, essays and financial aid · A shared College Night hosted at Strake Jesuit
Testing & Test Prep
PSAT sophomore + junior fall; SAT/ACT/AP window junior spring
PSAT in October of sophomore and junior year · SAT, ACT and AP testing March–June of junior year
College Planning
Published grade-by-grade roadmap starting freshman year
Guidance builds from early academic/extracurricular exploration in the freshman and sophomore years toward college-list building, campus visits, and application support in junior and senior year
College outcomes · Multi-Year
82
Graduates
Class of 2026
85%
Four-Year College Attendance
Class of 2026
100%
College Acceptance
All-Time
35
Universities Attended
Class of 2026
$8.1M+
Scholarship Offers
Class of 2026
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Faith & community
Catholic identity
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Dominican — administered by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation (Nashville, TN); patron saint St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
Chapel on campus
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Open to students for prayer and quiet reflection.
Mass & prayer
Weekly all-school Mass
Thursdays, 9:15 AM · Monthly Eucharistic Adoration, building to a full Holy Hour for seniors
Service
Progressive four-year service program
9th: Weekly school-community service · 10th: 10 hours · 11th: 20 hours · 12th: 20 hours with one agency
International Travel & Mission Trips
International pilgrimage opportunities, including World Youth Day and a pilgrimage to Italy
Participated in the last three World Youth Days (Krakow 2016, Panama 2019, Lisbon 2023) · Italy pilgrimage "In the Footsteps of Pier Giorgio" for rising upperclassmen (11th-12th), visiting Florence, Pollone, Turin & Rome
Retreats
Annual · Increasing by grade
Freshman and sophomore retreats are generally 1 day; junior retreat 2 days; senior retreat 3 days.
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Athletics
TAPPS 5A
League / Classification
13 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Cross Country • Football • Boys Volleyball • Girls Volleyball • Basketball • Soccer • Swimming • Golf • Baseball • Softball • Tennis • Track & Field • Cheerleading
Athletic Facilities
Soccer/football fields • Gymnasium • Weight room • Locker rooms
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 6, 2026
Arts
Band
Band, open to all levels · Performs at football/basketball games and pep rallies · TPSMEA Region/Stage Band Clinics + Solo & Ensemble competitions
Musical Theater
Musical Theater Performance course (prerequisite: Introduction to Theater) plus extracurricular full-length musicals
Visual Arts
Visual Arts Survey, Studio Art, Graphic Design & AP Art History · survey course covers charcoal, watercolor/gouache/tempera, oil & acrylic, pastels, inks, textiles, clay/glazes · Fall Fine Arts Showcase exhibition
Theater / Drama
Introduction to Theater course plus Stagecraft & Production (tech track) plus extracurricular full-length plays
Choir / Vocal
Chorus & Advanced Chorus, TPSMEA-affiliated · Performs National Anthem at games, Lessons & Carols and parish festivals · Region/State Solo & Ensemble competitions
Sources
Source last checked: Aug 17, 2026
School life
Daily Life
School Day
7:45 AM – 3:00 PM
Four 85-minute periods · First bell 7:40 AM, prayers/announcements 7:45 AM
Uniform
Uniform required
Community Life
4 Cities, each split into a boys' and girls' saint house
Florence (St. John Paul II / St. Maria Goretti), Pollone (St. Maximilian Kolbe / St. Gianna Molla), Rome (St. Thomas More / St. Catherine of Siena), Turin (St. Thomas Aquinas / St. Teresa of Calcutta) · Parents and siblings join the same City · Compete for the Tipi Loschi Cup
Student Leadership
Student Leadership Team
5 elected reps per House (Mayor + 4) · Weekly leadership class
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
Freshman Transition & Success
Getting Started
Camp Falcon
A few days before the school year starts, incoming freshmen gather for a day of community-building and social connection, and find out which City (house) they belong to.
Peer Support
City System — cross-grade welcome
Incoming freshmen are embraced by upperclassmen from the beginning through the House System's four Cities, which mix students across all grade levels.
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
Clubs & Activities
14 activities across 6 categories
Special Interest
- Chess Club
- Swing Dance Club
- Latin Dance
- Ping Pong Club
- 4-H
Honor Societies
- National Honor Society (NHS)
- French Honor Society
- National Spanish Honor Society
Academic
- Literary Arts Society Club
- Quiz Bowl Club
- World Language Club
Cultural & Affinity
- Greek Club
Faith & Ministry
- Praise and Worship Club
Debate & Speech
- Government and Debate
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 3, 2026
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