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Academics

Entrance Exam

Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

AP Courses

Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

Application Deadline

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
DuchesneNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Notable Programs

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
Strake JesuitNot Published

World Languages

Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
Strake Jesuit388

Corporate Work-Study

Cristo 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.
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Honors Courses

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

STEM Recognition

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Incarnate Word Academy	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$29,970 2026-27 rate
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $350 Tuition deposit: $500 Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen) Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors) Books: —	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Fee: $1,500 Enrollment deposit: $1,000 Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600 Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School) Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10) Graduation fee: $600 (seniors) Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional	Included in tuition see list 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 Charged separately: ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	12	18	20	Not posted
Enrollment	472	248	300	1,390
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	8.3:1	8.1:1	10:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Not Published	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	10 sports	10 sports	12 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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