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Academics

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

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)
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
St. Catherine'sNot Published

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)
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
St. Catherine'sNot Published

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
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Dual Credit

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

Learning Support

Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
St. Catherine'sNot Published

World Languages

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

Academic Model

Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
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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 Scholar Awards

Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Notable Programs

Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
Strake JesuitNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

STEM Recognition

Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Test Prep

Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
St. ThomasNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Commute from home

	Incarnate Word Academy	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Thomas High School	St. Catherine's Montessori
Tuition	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$27,900 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: —	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	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	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 discount	Not Published	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)
Open house	Nov 8, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None
Application deadline	Dec 14, 2026	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	18	Not posted	21	Not posted
Enrollment	248	1,390	791	23
Student:Teacher	8.3:1	10:1	9:1	14.4:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	17 sports	12 sports	6 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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