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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)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
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
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

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)
St. Agnes25
Strake JesuitNot Published

Application Deadline

Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Dual Credit

Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. AgnesNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Honors Courses

Incarnate WordNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. Agnes12
Strake JesuitNot 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
St. AgnesNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Strake Jesuit388

Language Credits Required

Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes2
Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

Robotics

Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
Strake JesuitNot Published

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Test Score Deadline

Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
Strake JesuitNot Published

World Languages

Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. AgnesNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Commute from home

	Incarnate Word Academy	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Agnes Academy	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$28,400 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 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 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	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	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 8, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based No merit scholarships	Need-based
AP courses	18	20	25	Not posted
Enrollment	248	300	934	1,390
Student:Teacher	8.3:1	8.1:1	9:1	10:1
Mass	Monthly	Not Published	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	10 sports	12 sports	12 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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