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Academics

Dual Credit

  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

Entrance Exam

  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
  • 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.)

Notable Programs

  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

AP Courses

  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Recommendations

  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
  • O'ConnellNot Published

World Languages

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
Commute from home
Incarnate Word Academy
O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition
$22,800

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

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
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discountNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 8, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

In-house placement test
Application deadlineDec 14, 2026Not posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses18Not posted
Enrollment24880
Student:Teacher8.3:14.5:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly
Sports10 sports13 sports
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