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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.)
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.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

AP Courses

Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

World Languages

Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

Application Deadline

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Notable Programs

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

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

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.
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Learning Support

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Incarnate Word Academy	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$27,900 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 Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	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 Laptop & technology Charged separately: Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $700 Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen) Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students) Books: $550 Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	None	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	18	21
Enrollment	472	80	248	791
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	4.5:1	8.3:1	9:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	10 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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