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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)
O'Connell3 (Confirmed via school event calendar: AP Calculus, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C. Not on an academics/curriculum page — count may be incomplete.)
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))

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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
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.)

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))
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
Cristo ReyNot Published

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
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
Cristo ReyNot Published

World Languages

Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)

Recommendations

Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
Cristo ReyNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Corporate Work-Study

Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneNot 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.

Honors Courses

Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Cristo ReyNot Published

Commute from home

	Incarnate Word Academy	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
Tuition	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr
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	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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test	ISEE	None
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
AP courses	18	3	20	12
Enrollment	248	80	300	472
Student:Teacher	8.3:1	4.5:1	8.1:1	11.8:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Not Published	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	12 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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