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Academics

Dual Credit

  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Entrance Exam

  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
  • CathedralISEE (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.)

Recommendations

  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

AP Courses

  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
  • CathedralNot Published

Notable Programs

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

World Languages

  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

Academic Model

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • CathedralClassical 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.)

Application Deadline

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
  • CathedralNot Published

Family Interview

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)

Honors Courses

  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Learning Support

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Commute from home
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Incarnate Word Academy
Cathedral High School
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$22,800

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

What's included
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
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

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 1, 2026Nov 8, 2026Nov 7, 2026
Required test
ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadlineNot postedDec 14, 2026Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses2018Not posted
Enrollment300248Not Published
Student:Teacher8.1:18.3:1Not Published
MassNot Published
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Sports12 sports10 sports11 sports
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