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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
  • 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.)
  • 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)
  • St. Catherine'sNot 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)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

Dual Credit

  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

Recommendations

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

World Languages

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

Academic Model

  • Incarnate WordNot 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.)
  • St. ThomasNot Published

Learning Support

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Notable Programs

  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$22,800

2026-27 rate

$20,560

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

$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
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
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 discountNot Published10% off for each younger sibling$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS only
Open houseNov 8, 2026Not postedDec 6, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineDec 14, 2026Jan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP courses18Not posted21
Enrollment24823791
Student:Teacher8.3:114.4:19:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Sports10 sports6 sports12 sports
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