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Academics
AP Courses
- Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
- Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
- Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
Entrance Exam
- Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
- Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
- DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
Dual Credit
- Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
Notable Programs
- Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
Recommendations
- Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
World Languages
- Incarnate WordNot Published
- Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
- DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Application Deadline
- Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
Corporate Work-Study
- Incarnate WordNot Published
- Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
- DuchesneNot Published
Honors Courses
- Incarnate WordNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Commute from home
| Tuition | $22,800 2026-27 rate | $8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr | $33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's included | Fees listed separately see fees
| Included in tuition see list
| Fees listed separately see fees
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| Sibling discount | Not Published | Not Published | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | Yes PK3–12 |
| Open house | Nov 8, 2026 | Not posted | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Required test | ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 | None | ISEE |
| Application deadline | Dec 14, 2026 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Decision date | Mar 5, 2027 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Financial aid | Need-based + Merit | Need-based | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | 18 | 12 | 20 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 472 | 300 |
| Student:Teacher | 8.3:1 | 11.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Mass | Monthly | Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered | Not Published |
| Sports | 10 sports | 10 sports | 12 sports |
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