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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. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
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.)

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
St. John XXIIINot 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
St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

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. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
O'ConnellNot Published

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

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. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Program

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Incarnate Word Academy	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$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: —	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	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	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	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	ISEE	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 + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	18	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	300	248	432	80
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	8.3:1	11.3:1	4.5:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	10 sports	13 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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