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Academics

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

Entrance Exam

DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

Recommendations

DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
CathedralNot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
Incarnate WordNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Incarnate WordNot Published

Notable Programs

DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis

Academic Model

DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)
Incarnate WordNot Published

Family Interview

DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
Incarnate WordNot Published

Honors Courses

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

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Thomas High School	Cathedral High School	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,800 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	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 No itemized fees published.	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: —
Sibling discount	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	Nov 8, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	21	Not posted	18
Enrollment	300	791	Not Published	248
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	9:1	Not Published	8.3:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Daily	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	12 sports	11 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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