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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. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
St. Agnes25

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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

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. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
St. AgnesNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

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

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. ThomasNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published

World Languages

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

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

Language Credits Required

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

Learning Support

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

Robotics

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

Test Score Deadline

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

Commute from home

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