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Academics

Entrance Exam

DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)
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
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

Dual Credit

DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

Notable Programs

DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis

AP Courses

Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)

Application Deadline

DuchesneNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
St. Pius XNot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)

Learning Support

DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)
Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

DuchesneNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
St. Pius XNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Honors & AP Courses

DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Pius X25 (Honors/AP combined; 490 AP exams, 49 AP Scholars in 2025)
Incarnate WordNot Published

Honors Courses

Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

STEM Recognition

DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
St. Pius XNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Test Prep

DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
St. Pius XNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

World Languages

DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Pius X High School	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$29,970 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 Textbooks (physical + digital) iPad + keyboard case with insurance AP exam fees SAT/ACT prep Course fees (ceramics, science labs) Academic support Most extracurricular/athletic expenses Lab goggles + PE uniforms Parking Charged separately: ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee (new students): $350 Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors) Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional Bus transportation: $1,550 — 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: —
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child	Not Published
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	Not posted	Not posted	18
Enrollment	300	1,390	655	248
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	10:1	7:1	8.3:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	17 sports	14 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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