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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)
  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

Recommendations

  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

AP Courses

  • St. Agnes25
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)

Dual Credit

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

Academic Model

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Application Deadline

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)

Family Interview

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. Agnes12
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • St. Agnes2
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Learning Support

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis

Robotics

  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

World Languages

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
Commute from home
St. Agnes Academy
Cathedral High School
Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition
$28,400

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$22,800

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants)
  • Enrollment deposit: $500
  • Tablet PC (technology): $1,725
  • AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional
  • Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

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: —
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNov 7, 2026Nov 8, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Dec 14, 2026
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses25Not posted18
Enrollment934Not Published248
Student:Teacher9:1Not Published8.3:1
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