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Entrance Exam

• 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.)
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Admissions process: inquiry, then campus tour, then FACTS application.)
• IWIncarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

AP Courses

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

Dual Credit

• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
• IWIncarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

Recommendations

• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSEnglish teacher recommendation; Math teacher recommendation; Transcript
• IWIncarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

Application Deadline

• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot 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)

Career & Technical Pathways

• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Corporate Work-Study

• 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.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Notable Programs

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

Prior Cycle (for reference)

• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHS2026-27 cycle for reference: application due Jan 15, decisions released Mar 6, enrollment reply due Mar 25. 2027-28 dates not yet posted.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

World Languages

• CRCristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.