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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.)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)

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
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th

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)
St. Agnes25
FrassatiNot Published

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))

Notable Programs

DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Agnes12
FrassatiNot Published

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)

AP Exams Scored 3+

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
FrassatiNot Published

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiNot Published

Family Interview

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)

Language Credits Required

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Agnes2
FrassatiNot Published

Robotics

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
FrassatiNot Published

Test Score Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
FrassatiNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Incarnate Word Academy	St. Agnes Academy	Frassati Catholic High School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$24,050 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 see fees Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants) Enrollment deposit: $500 Tablet PC (technology): $1,725 AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional	Included in tuition see list Technology fee ($500) Registration ($300) Student activities ($400) Textbooks ($650) Charged separately: Application fee: $75–$125 Enrollment deposit (new families): $700 Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted	Oct 28, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027
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 No merit scholarships	Need-based
AP courses	20	18	25	Not posted
Enrollment	300	248	934	364
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	8.3:1	9:1	11:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM
Sports	12 sports	10 sports	12 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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