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Strake Jesuit College Prep

Location: Houston, Texas

Coed: Boys only

Population: 1,108

Type: Independent School

Tuition: $25,700

Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Mascot: Crusaders

Student/Teacher Ratio: 9.7:1

Schedule: Semesters

Setting: Urban

About Strake Jesuit College Prep

As the name suggests, Strake Jesuit is a Jesuit run high school, with a strong Catholic tradition. While students of all faith backgrounds are welcomed on campus, faith is a part of the school’s curriculum and values. The Jesuit focus on education makes this a very strong school academically. While the school is boys only, they have a close relationship with the all-girls St. Agnes high school in Houston.

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Admissions Information

Application Open: September

Interview Due: N/A

Applications Due: January 16

All Materials Due: January 31

Required Materials

Online Application Portal: Can be found here.

Standardized Tests: The ISEE is required.

Interview: None offered.

Parent Interview: None offered.

Recommendations: Required from you math and English teachers, and either your principal or a counselor.

Transcripts: Required.

Other materials: You may choose to visit Strake Jesuit, but this is not a required component of your application.

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Academic Information

Curriculum Information: You can browse the curriculum by department here. Note that Strake Jesuit offers some courses in collaboration with the St. Agnes school; these courses may be held at either Strake or St. Agnes.

Graduation Requirements: Students must earn a total of 28 credits to graduate.

  • 4 credits of English
  • 4 credits of science
  • 4 credits of math
  • 2 credits of foreign language
  • 4 credits of social studies
  • 1 credit of communication and fine arts
  • 4 credits of theology
  • 2 credits of general electives
  • 4 credits among PE, computer science, and service
  • Seniors must also complete a volunteer service project of at least 100 hours time commitment

Note that these are the minimum graduation requirements. We recommend, and colleges prefer to see, that students have taken four years in each of the core academic subjects: Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and a foreign language. 

Language Options:

  • French
  • Latin
  • Mandarin Chinese, through AP
  • Spanish through AP

Advanced Study Options: 

  • Computer science offers AP, introductions to subfields like cybersecurity, and a chance to pursue independent projects.
  • Strake offers advanced math options post calculus of multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and applied mathematics.
  • Strake offers advanced courses in biomedical science principles, engineering, forensic science, anatomy and physiology, oceanography, and organic chemistry.

Educational Philosophy: Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, a Catholic school rooted in the tradition of the Society of Jesus, assists young men in their formation as servant leaders and as Men for Others through a comprehensive program of intellectual, spiritual, and moral development for the greater glory of God.

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Extracurricular Options

Campus Information: Located on the West side of Houston, the campus is recognized as an art museum by the city, and maintains its own curator. 

Arts Programs: Strake offers numerous courses through its arts department, including both visual and performing arts.

Athletics: Strake’s athletics program competes with public schools. They participate in the following sports: 

  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Martial arts
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Water Polo
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Lacrosse
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Track & Field

Clubs: A list of student clubs available at Strake can be found here.

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