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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)

AP Courses

  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
  • St. Agnes25
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Recommendations

  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Academic Model

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Application Deadline

  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Dual Credit

  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Honors Courses

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Agnes12
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Agnes2
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Notable Programs

  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Robotics

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

World Languages

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
Commute from home
Incarnate Word Academy
St. Agnes Academy
St. Catherine's Montessori
Tuition
$22,800

2026-27 rate

$28,400

2026-27 rate

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

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
  • 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
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot Published10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

Open houseNov 8, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

None
Application deadlineDec 14, 2026Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based
AP courses1825Not posted
Enrollment24893423
Student:Teacher8.3:19:114.4:1
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