Admissions

How to Apply

Strake Jesuit is a Catholic, private, all-boys, college preparatory school for young men grades 9 to 12 that develops leaders in a spiritual, Christ-centered atmosphere distinguished by academic success, extracurricular achievement, and service to others. Inspired by St. Ignatius, who founded the Jesuits over 475 years ago, a Jesuit education calls each student to become open to growth, intellectually competent, loving, religious, committed to doing justice, and a Man for Others.

Applicants should be academically prepared, committed to daily study outside of class, and receptive to the religious formation essential to the school's mission.

Men for Others

How to Apply

All applicants must complete/submit the following items (Click the items for more information):

List of 5 items.

  • 1. Complete the Online Application

    Freshman Applicants:
    The application deadline is January 15. The online application form should be submitted by this date. The supplemental documents deadline (teacher recommendation forms, transcript, standardized test scores, and ISEE scores) is January 31.

    If you miss the January 15 deadline, you may still apply. Applications submitted after January 15 will be evaluated on a rolling basis if seats are still available in the incoming freshman class.

    Transfer Applicants:
    The transfer application deadline is March 26. Any transfer applications received after March 26 will be evaluated on a rolling basis if there are still seats available in the applicant's grade.

    Click Here to begin your application

  • 2. Submit Teacher Recommendation Forms and Record Release Form

    Strake Jesuit requires all applicants to submit three Teacher Recommendation Forms—one each from the applicant’s current English teacher, Math teacher, and Principal/Counselor.

    Recommendation forms should be sent to your son’s teachers, who will complete them and submit them directly to the Strake Jesuit Admissions Office. To allow teachers time to get to know each student, we ask that recommendation forms not be submitted before November 1.

    To send the recommendation forms, please create a mySJ account (or log in to an existing account). From your son's Progress Page Checklist, you can send the forms directly to his teachers. This allows each teacher to complete and submit the recommendation electronically through our system.

  • 3. Take an Entrance Exam

    As part of the application process, Strake Jesuit requires that all applicants who are applying as incoming 9th or 10th graders take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) and submit their scores to the Admissions Office. 11th or 12th grade transfer applicants should submit PSAT results rather than taking an entrance exam.

    Keep scrolling to learn more about the ISEE, see test dates, sign up, or view the FAQ.

  • 4. Optional Items - Visit Strake Jesuit

    Check out the Visit Strake Jesuit page for more details.

  • 5. Optional Items - Apply for Financial Aid

    We believe that the cost of tuition should not deter a student from attending Strake Jesuit and are committed to working with each family's unique circumstances to provide need-based tuition assistance. 
     
    At Strake Jesuit, we accept students based on their ability to succeed in the classroom; embrace our Catholic, Jesuit mission; and become a leader and Man for Others - NOT their economic circumstances. For the 2026-27 school year, roughly 25% of the student body will receive financial aid from a budget of $6.4 million. Awards range from $4,000 to full aid. Freshman applicants should submit their Financial Aid application by January 15, 2027 and transfer applicants should submit their application by March 26, 2027.

    Visit the Tuition & Affordability page for more information.


We are now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 school year. Take the first step on your journey to becoming a Crusader - apply today!
Instructions for Prospective Families
  1. Click on the Apply Now button to the right, or below on mobile.
  2. Select the blue "Create Account" link to create a mySJ username and password.
  3. After entering your basic information, select the "Create Account" button.
  • Our system may recognize you by your email address.
  • If the system recognizes your email address, your email address will be highlighted in red after you press "Submit."
  • If this occurs, select the "Forgot Login?" button. From there, you'll find a link to have a password reset email sent to you.
  • Once you are able to log into mySJ, you will have the ability to complete the online application, monitor your son's progress through the admissions process, sign up for events, and learn more about Strake Jesuit.
 
Instructions for Current Families
  1. Click on the Apply Now button below.
  2. Please enter your mySJ username and password when asked.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Strake Jesuit admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Entrance Exam

As part of the application process, Strake Jesuit requires that all applicants who are applying as incoming 9th or 10th graders take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) and submit their scores to the Admissions Office. 11th or 12th grade transfer applicants should submit PSAT results rather than taking an entrance exam.

Keep scrolling to learn more about the ISEE, see test dates, sign up, or view the FAQ.
Please note that students are not required to take the ISEE at Strake Jesuit. You are welcome to take the entrance exam at any test site offering the exam.

Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE)

Dates:
The ISEE will be offered twice at Jesuit:
  • Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Fall Season)
  • Saturday, January 9, 2027 (Winter Season)
Cost:
The cost of the exam is $170. Pre-registration is required - click here to register now.  Students must register 21 days prior to the exam date to avoid paying the late registration fee. Registration closes completely 14 days before the exam date.
Who:
Any applicant who is applying for the 2027-28 school year as an incoming 9th or 10th grader. Those applying as a transfer applicant as an incoming 11th or 12th grader will not take the ISEE.
Drop-off:
8:30 a.m. at Loyola Hall
Pick-up: 
Parents should return to campus at 12:30 for pick-up for the standard time exam or 1:30 for the extended time exam.

ISEE Frequently Asked Questions

List of 14 frequently asked questions.

Find Us

8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston Texas 77036
Phone: (713) 774-7651
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