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Academics

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
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

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))
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or 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)
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

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
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

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

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

Language Credits Required

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Agnes2
St. ThomasNot Published

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Robotics

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

Test Score Deadline

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

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Incarnate Word Academy	St. Agnes Academy	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$27,900 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 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	Not Published	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based No merit scholarships	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	18	25	21
Enrollment	300	248	934	791
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	8.3:1	9:1	9:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	10 sports	12 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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