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Academics

Application Deadline

  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Entrance Exam

  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

Recommendations

  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

AP Courses

  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388

Dual Credit

  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

Notable Programs

  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Commute from home
Incarnate Word Academy
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition
$22,800

2026-27 rate

$29,970

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: —
Included in tuition see list
  • Textbooks (physical + digital)
  • iPad + keyboard case with insurance
  • AP exam fees
  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Course fees (ceramics, science labs)
  • Academic support
  • Most extracurricular/athletic expenses
  • Lab goggles + PE uniforms
  • Parking

Charged separately:

  • ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 8, 2026Dec 3, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineDec 14, 2026Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP courses18Not posted
Enrollment2481,390
Student:Teacher8.3:110:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

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Sports10 sports17 sports
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