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Academics

Entrance Exam

DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
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.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
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)
St. John XXIIINot Published
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
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
St. John XXIIINot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
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
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
O'ConnellNot Published

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
Incarnate WordNot 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)
St. John XXIIINot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Program

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

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

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

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Incarnate Word Academy	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$22,800 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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — 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 Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published	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	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	Not posted	18	Not posted
Enrollment	300	432	248	80
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	11.3:1	8.3:1	4.5:1
Mass	Not Published	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	10 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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