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Academics

Entrance Exam

Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
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.)
St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)

Dual Credit

Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
St. John XXIIINot Published

Notable Programs

Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
St. John XXIIINot Published

Recommendations

Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only

World Languages

Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)

AP Courses

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

AP Program

Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

Incarnate WordNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published

Commute from home

	Incarnate Word Academy	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory
Tuition	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,100 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 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	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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 8, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	In-house placement test	ISEE
Application deadline	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	18	20	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	248	300	80	432
Student:Teacher	8.3:1	8.1:1	4.5:1	11.3:1
Mass	Monthly	Not Published	Monthly	Weekly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	10 sports	12 sports	13 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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