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Academics
Entrance Exam
- Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
- St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
- 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.)
AP Courses
- Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
Dual Credit
- Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
- St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
Application Deadline
- Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
Career & Technical Pathways
- Incarnate WordNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
Corporate Work-Study
- Incarnate WordNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot 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.
Notable Programs
- Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
Recommendations
- Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
World Languages
- Incarnate WordNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
Commute from home
| Tuition | $22,800 2026-27 rate | $15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid | $8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr |
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| What's included | Fees listed separately see fees
| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Included in tuition see list
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| Sibling discount | Not Published | Not Published | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | HS only |
| Open house | Nov 8, 2026 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Required test | ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 | None | None |
| Application deadline | Dec 14, 2026 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Decision date | Mar 5, 2027 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Financial aid | Need-based + Merit | Need-based | Need-based |
| AP courses | 18 | Not posted | 12 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 26 | 472 |
| Student:Teacher | 8.3:1 | Not Published | 11.8:1 |
| Mass | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered |
| Sports | 10 sports | Not posted | 10 sports |
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