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Academics

Entrance Exam

O'ConnellIn-house placement test (No ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.)
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.)
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).)

AP Courses

O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Application Deadline

O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
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)

Dual Credit

O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Notable Programs

O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
Strake JesuitNot Published

Recommendations

O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
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)

World Languages

O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake Jesuit388

Corporate Work-Study

O'ConnellNot 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.
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

STEM Recognition

O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

O'ConnellNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus

Commute from home

	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Incarnate Word Academy	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	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 discount	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	In-house placement test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	12	18	Not posted
Enrollment	80	472	248	1,390
Student:Teacher	4.5:1	11.8:1	8.3:1	10:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	13 sports	10 sports	10 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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