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Academics

Entrance Exam

FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
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.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

Dual Credit

FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

Notable Programs

FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis

Recommendations

Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

AP Courses

FrassatiNot Published
St. Agnes25
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)

World Languages

FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

FrassatiNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Family Interview

FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Honors Courses

FrassatiNot Published
St. Agnes12
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Language Credits Required

FrassatiNot Published
St. Agnes2
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Robotics

FrassatiNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Test Score Deadline

FrassatiNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Commute from home

	Frassati Catholic High School	St. Agnes Academy	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,800 2026-27 rate
What's included	Included in tuition see list Technology fee ($500) Registration ($300) Student activities ($400) Textbooks ($650) Charged separately: Application fee: $75–$125 Enrollment deposit (new families): $700 Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — 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	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — 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	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Oct 28, 2026	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026
Required test	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based No merit scholarships	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	25	Not posted	18
Enrollment	364	934	80	248
Student:Teacher	11:1	9:1	4.5:1	8.3:1
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	12 sports	13 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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