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Dual Credit

• IWIncarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
• CACathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
• SCSt. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Entrance Exam

• IWIncarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
• CACathedralISEE (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.)
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)

Recommendations

• IWIncarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
• CACathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Academic Model

• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CACathedralClassical 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.)
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

AP Courses

• IWIncarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Application Deadline

• IWIncarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Career & Technical Pathways

• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)

Family Interview

• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CACathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Learning Support

• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CACathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Notable Programs

• IWIncarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

World Languages

• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CACathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.