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Academics

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.)
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.)

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)
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
O'ConnellNot Published

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

Notable Programs

DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Incarnate WordNot Published
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

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
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
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

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Incarnate WordNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Incarnate Word Academy	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
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: —	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	None	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	18	12	Not posted
Enrollment	300	248	472	80
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	8.3:1	11.8:1	4.5:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	10 sports	10 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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