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Entrance Exam

• CACathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)
• CRCristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
• IWIncarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

AP Courses

• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CRCristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
• IWIncarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)

Dual Credit

• CACathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

Recommendations

• CACathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

World Languages

• CACathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
• CRCristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Academic Model

• CACathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)
• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Application Deadline

• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)

Corporate Work-Study

• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CRCristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Family Interview

• CACathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Learning Support

• CACathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Notable Programs

• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis