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Academics

Entrance Exam

Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
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.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

Recommendations

Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

Application Deadline

Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
CathedralNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Dual Credit

Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

Incarnate WordNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

AP Courses

Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
CathedralNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
Strake JesuitNot Published

World Languages

Incarnate WordNot Published
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
Strake JesuitNot Published

Academic Model

Incarnate WordNot 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.)
St. ThomasNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

Incarnate WordNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Strake Jesuit388

Family Interview

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

Notable Programs

Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

STEM Recognition

Incarnate WordNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	Incarnate Word Academy	Cathedral High School	St. Thomas High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate
What's included	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 No itemized fees published.	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	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 8, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Dec 14, 2026	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	18	Not posted	21	Not posted
Enrollment	248	Not Published	791	1,390
Student:Teacher	8.3:1	Not Published	9:1	10:1
Mass	Monthly	Daily	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	10 sports	11 sports	12 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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