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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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
O'ConnellIn-house placement test (No ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.)

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)
Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

Notable Programs

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
O'ConnellNot Published

World Languages

Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Scholar Awards

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
O'ConnellNot Published

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
Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Learning Support

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
O'ConnellNot Published

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Incarnate Word Academy	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
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: —	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	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	18	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	472	248	1,390	80
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	8.3:1	10:1	4.5:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	10 sports	17 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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