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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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)

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. Catherine'sNot Published

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. Catherine'sNot Published

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. Catherine'sNot 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. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships

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. Catherine'sNot 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. ThomasNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Academic Model

DuchesneNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Learning Support

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

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Incarnate Word Academy	St. Thomas High School	St. Catherine's Montessori
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753
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: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)
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	None
Application deadline	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	20	18	21	Not posted
Enrollment	300	248	791	23
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	8.3:1	9:1	14.4:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	10 sports	12 sports	6 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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