Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Sharpstown · Southwest Houston
8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036Map ↗Established 1960
About this information
$29,970
Tuition
9–12
Grades
1,433
Enrollment
10:1
Student–teacher
At a glance
An all-boys Jesuit college-preparatory school with a strong STEM curriculum, career-connected programs, and a house system built around service and community.
STEM Curriculum
Ranked #27 of 5,000 STEM schools nationally by Newsweek, with engineering, biomedical science and cybersecurity coursework.
Business Partnership Program
Students get summer internships and placements with local companies.
Service and Mission Trips
Grade-level Service Days for grades 9-11, plus international mission trips and pilgrimages.
House System
Eight houses, each with advisory groups of 15-20 students, faculty moderators and student captains.
Tuition & financial aid
Tuition
$29,970
Total Required Cost
$29,970
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Required general fees — included in $29,970
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
Need-based aid
About 25% of students receive aid from a $6.4M budget, with awards from $4,000 to full tuition (average $17,096). There’s no income cap to apply; the deadline is Jan 15.
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Jan 15, 2027
Freshman Application Deadline
Freshman Financial Aid Application Deadline
- Mar 5, 2027
Admission Decisions Released
- Mar 24, 2027
Incoming Freshman Registration Deadline
What's required
Entrance exam: ISEE
Teacher recommendations
Visits & Events
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Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Academics
Advanced Coursework
29
AP Courses
15
Advanced Courses
388 AP Scholars
Dual Credit
Not offered
Test Prep
Included
Free Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Academic Model & Programs
Business Partnership Program — Students complete a supervised summer internship with a local company, coordinated by the school; placements have included Northwestern Mutual, Brand Extract, and Cogan and Partners.
Grading
+1.0 (AC/AP)
Class Ranking
Not RankedGraduation Requirements
28 total creditsSources
- Academic & Personal Counseling
- Official school source
- Browse Curriculum (searchable course database)
- Learning Resource Center
- About Strake Jesuit
- Official school source
- Spectrum 3847 (FIRST Robotics)
- Official school source
- Business Partnership Program
- CEEB School Profile (Class of 2026 PDF)
- AP Scholar Awards news
Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Academic Notables
Newsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Dedicated to supporting students with diagnosed learning differences in becoming more self-aware of their strengths and challenges, taking ownership of their differences, and developing strategies for success.
Academic Resource Center
Accommodations
Extended time • Separate / small-group testing • Preferential seating • Note-taking support
Academic Support
Academic coaching • Executive-function support
Good to know
No additional charges are required for LRC services to qualified students.
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Source last checked: Nov 6, 2026
World Languages
French
French 1 • French 2 • French 3 • AC French 4 • AC French 5
Latin
Latin 1 • Latin 2 • Latin 3 • AC Latin 4
Mandarin
Mandarin 1 • Mandarin 2 • Mandarin 3 • AP Chinese Language and Culture
Spanish
Spanish 1 • Spanish 2 • AC Spanish 2 • Spanish 3 • AC Spanish 3 • Spanish 4 • AP Spanish Language & Culture • AP Spanish Literature & Culture
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Source last checked: Nov 3, 2026
College Prep
College Counseling
Dedicated counselor per grade level, weekly group + individual sessions
Naviance from freshman year
Testing & Test Prep
Ray Dass SARA™ free for all students; official SAT/ACT testing center on campus
Partnership since 2019 for PSAT, SAT, and ACT prep
College Planning
Naviance from freshman year
Resume-building, scholarship/career research, and on-campus college rep visit registration · Also used to log service hours
Career Exploration & Experience
Business Partnership Program
Summer internships · Local company placements · Professional field experience
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Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
Faith & community
Catholic identity
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Jesuit (Society of Jesus) — "Men for Others," Ignatian formation; founded 1960
Chapel on campus
Chapel of St. Ignatius
Daily Mass is celebrated here.
Mass & prayer
Monthly all-school Mass
Plus Eucharist at major events (Father-Son Breakfast, Baccalaureate)
Optional Daily Mass · Weekdays 7:20 AM, Chapel of St. Ignatius · 8:30 AM on late-start days
Service
Grade-level Service Days
9th-11th grade-level Service Days · Senior year individual service hours, graded and on transcripts
International Travel & Mission Trips
International mission trips and pilgrimages, including a pilgrimage to Spain retracing the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Mission trips open to all students, priority to seniors; a completed mission trip earns 100 service hours. Also includes a locally-held Seven Churches Pilgrimage and a domestic pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Retreats
Grade-level · Annual · Overnight
Freshmen attend an overnight retreat at the 60-acre Retreat & Leadership Center (Leona, TX). Father/Son Retreat (soph) is 2-day/1-night at the same center. Kairos (jr) is a 4-day retreat. Seniors choose among Brotherhood, Leadership, Ignatian Prayer (each 1 overnight) or a weekend Wilderness Retreat. The school owns and operates this property itself — eight cabins, a dining hall, the Fleming Conference Center, and a chapel.
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
Athletics
UIL
League / Classification
Competes against public schools in UIL rather than TAPPS; lacrosse (THSLL), ice hockey (ISHL) and martial arts (Alliance) compete outside UIL.
80%
of students play a sport
17 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Ice Hockey • Lacrosse • Martial Arts • Roundnet • Rugby • Soccer • Swimming • Tennis • Track & Field • Volleyball • Water Polo • Wrestling
Athletic Facilities
Clay Stadium (football/soccer/lacrosse/rugby/track) • Competition Gym (2,500-seat) • Fieldhouse Gym (3 basketball courts) • Competition Pool (8-lane, 25m x 25yd) • Markle Steel Baseball Field (600-seat) • Four lighted tennis courts • Lilly Auxiliary Fieldhouse + 2 practice fields • Golf Learning Center
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Source last checked: Nov 3, 2026
Arts
Orchestra / Strings
Joint with St. Agnes; 20+ performances/year
Band
Instrumental music program joint with St. Agnes; performs at school functions, liturgies, sporting events & festivals; repertoire from Baroque, Classic & Romantic composers
Visual Arts
Half- and full-credit visual arts courses; Strake Jesuit Art Museum (founded 1996); Art Club
Theater / Drama
Southwell Players (40+ year tradition, named for St. Robert Southwell, S.J.) & International Thespian Society (member since 1998); Fall Play, Spring Play, Student-Directed One-Act Plays; shows year-round in the Lowman Theater; joint with St. Agnes
Choir / Vocal
Mixed Chorus (grades 9–12, by audition, meets daily at 7:10 AM at St. Agnes) and Triple Trio (grades 10–12, nine auditioned singers), joint with St. Agnes · Annual Christmas concert, spring tour and Texas Renaissance Festival
Digital / Media Arts
SJET (student television/digital media production), Filmmaking Club, Photography Club, Electronic Music Production, Podcast Club
Arts Notables
Largest string orchestra among Houston private schools
Sources
- Official school source
- Official school source
- Official school source
- Official school source
- Official school source
- Student Activities
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
School life
Campus & Setting
Main Campus
52 acres · Southwest Houston
STEM — Agee Hall
70,200 sq. ft. STEM facility
Biology · Chemistry · Physics · Computer Science · Engineering labs
Arts & Culture
Designated City of Houston art museum
Lowman Theater (~230 seats)
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Source last checked: Aug 29, 2026
Daily Life
Uniform
Collared shirt tucked in, slacks (no jeans/cargo), belt, non-athletic shoes, clean-shaven; Spirit Dress days more casual
Community Life
Eight houses (Bellarmine, Campion, Gonzaga, Jogues, Regis, Xavier, Faber, Claver), each with nine advisory groups of 15–20 students, a faculty House Moderator and four student House Captains
Literary Magazine
Inkwell Magazine — annual student literary publication featuring short stories, poems, graphic design, photography, and art; Inkwell Creative Writing Club supports production
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
Freshman Transition & Success
Getting Started
Crusader Crew · 2 days
Student-led orientation covering school culture, schedules/classrooms, technology, expectations and community
Ongoing / Success Support
4-Year Advisory
Freshman Crusader Crew small groups become students’ Advisory groups for the next four years
Peer Support
Crusader Crew Leaders
Upperclassman student leaders guide freshman small groups and help them transition to Jesuit life
Summer Readiness
Pre-Freshman Summer School · Math and English
Optional June summer courses in Math and English open to incoming freshmen.
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
Clubs & Activities
39 activities across 7 categories
Special Interest
- Chess Club
- Dungeons & Dragons Club
- Gaming Club
- Board Games Club
- Magic: The Gathering Club
- Paintball Club
- Ski Club
- Ultimate Frisbee Club
- Esports
Service
- Best Buddies
- Crusaders Against Homelessness
- Crusaders Helping Children
- Food Rescue Initiative
- Key Club
- Labre Club
- SJ Crusaders for Operation Smile
- Students Helping Immigrants
Cultural & Affinity
- Asian Culture Club
- Black Student Union
- Caribbean Club
- Hispanic Student Union
- Indian Student Association
- Italian Culture Club
- Russian Culture Club
Academic
- Quiz Bowl
- Math Club
- Accounting Club
- Astronomy/Astrophotography Club
- Science Club
- Technology Student Association
STEM & Robotics
- Spectrum 3847 (FIRST Robotics Competition, joint team with St. Agnes Academy)
- Aerospace Club
- Cybersecurity Club
- AI Development Club
Faith & Ministry
- Bible Study
- Frassati Society
- Rosary Club
- SJ Young Theologians
Debate & Speech
- Debate Team (Lincoln-Douglas & Public Forum)
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Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
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