Admissions guide
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of HoustonAdmissions, entrance exam policy and deadlines
Houston · TX
For families applying
What to know before you make a study plan.
Catholic Cristo Rey work-study high school in Houston, TX. Its admissions page says it does not require the HSPT or ISEE.
Before you lock a Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston study plan, take the free 25-question HSPT practice test to see which of the five sections needs work first.
Applications often include a student essay or short answers. Prompts vary by school — ask Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston for this cycle’s questions, then use the Catholic high school application essay guide.
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Key dates and details
| Exam requirement | Cristo Rey Jesuit Houston says it does not require the ISEE or the HSPT. (School admissions page, as of 2026-10-17) · School admissions page |
| Open house | December 6, 2025 Open House – 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM December 17, 2025 Early Acceptance Deadline (We will continue to accept application after this day, but they may not be considered for Early Acceptance) March 6, 2026 Early Acceptance decision |
As listed on the school’s website when we last checked (2026-10-17). Dates change every admissions cycle — confirm with Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston’s admissions office before planning around them. See how HSPT Prep reviews school information.
Verified current-cycle sittings are on the HSPT test dates page. We do not invent days — confirm Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston’s date with the admissions office before you register.
Admissions checklist
| Application | Application required as part of admissions. |
| Recommendations | We use the grades, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation that you submit when you apply. |
| Interview | Student Questionnaire Admissions Checklist Step 4 Student Interview After you have submitted your application and turned in your materials, the Admissions Office will determine whether or not your student will be invited for an interview. |
| Visit or event | December 6, 2025 Open House – 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM December 17, 2025 Early Acceptance Deadline (We will continue to accept application after this day, but they may not be considered for Early Acceptance) March 6, 2026 Early Acceptance decision |
| Financial aid option | Tuition assistance information is available for qualifying families. |
| Shadow day | Sign up for a private tour here SHADOW VISIT Our Shadow Visit programs gives current 8th grade students an opportunity to experience a day in the life of a Cristo Rey Jesuit student. |
Checklist items are based on the school’s admissions pages when we last checked. Verify the current cycle requirements with Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston’s admissions office.
School profile
| Students | 472 (NCES 2023-24) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
Accommodations and testing setup at Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston
If your child has an IEP, 504 plan, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or another documented need, ask Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston’s admissions office how HSPT accommodations are approved before registration closes. Start with the HSPT accommodations guide, then confirm whether the school handles extended time, separate room or small group testing, ADHD accommodations, dyslexia accommodations, and documentation through the school or the diocese.
How to prepare for the Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston entrance exam
Confirm with Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston’s admissions office which entrance exam the current cycle uses before treating the HSPT as required. If the school does use the HSPT, a free HSPT diagnostic is a useful baseline.
- Start 8–12 weeks before the exam date. Short daily practice builds the speed the HSPT’s pacing demands.
- Practice the unfamiliar question types first. Analogies, number series, and logic items aren’t taught in most middle schools — they’re the fastest points to gain.
- Treat the first sitting as the only sitting. Most schools accept one attempt, and at many schools the score also drives merit scholarships.
Parent guides for families applying to Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston
Catholic high school application essay
Prompts vary by school. Ask each office for this cycle’s questions, then use a process for common prompt types — not canned samples.
HSPT timing: when to start prep
How far ahead to start, based on your test date, school list, and how much prep your child can realistically sustain.
6-week HSPT study plan
The middle-ground schedule: enough time to cover every section without turning fall into one long cram.
HSPT study schedule for busy 8th graders
How to fit HSPT prep around homework, sports, and the real-life schedule most families are actually managing.
HSPT scores and scholarships: what is a good HSPT score?
The average HSPT score is the 50th percentile. What it means for admissions, what counts as a good score, and how schools use scores for merit aid.
How Catholic high schools use HSPT scores
Admissions, placement, scholarships, and why the same percentile can carry different weight at different schools.
How to help a child with HSPT test anxiety
How parents can lower stress without turning prep into a second source of pressure.
HSPT accommodations for IEP and 504 students
What families should ask for, when to ask, and the Oakland/STS extended-time steps.
Common questions
What entrance exam does Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston require?
Cristo Rey Jesuit Houston says it does not require the ISEE or the HSPT. Confirm the current admissions requirements with Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston before you plan around a test.
Does Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston have an HSPT test date?
No. Cristo Rey Jesuit Houston says it does not require the ISEE or the HSPT. Confirm the current admissions requirements with the admissions office.
Applying to other schools too? See the full Catholic high school application guide, other Houston schools, or the best Catholic high schools in Texas.
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