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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))
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

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.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

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
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Application Deadline

Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

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
St. ThomasNot Published

Recommendations

Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

World Languages

Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

Learning Support

Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Commute from home

	Incarnate Word Academy	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$27,900 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 Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Included in tuition see list Laptop & technology Charged separately: Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $700 Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen) Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students) Books: $550 Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	18	Not posted	21
Enrollment	248	80	791
Student:Teacher	8.3:1	4.5:1	9:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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