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Academics
AP Courses
- St. Agnes25
- 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)
Entrance Exam
- St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
- 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.)
Recommendations
- St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
AP Exams Scored 3+
- St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Application Deadline
- St. AgnesNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
Corporate Work-Study
- St. AgnesNot 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
Dual Credit
- St. AgnesNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
Honors Courses
- St. Agnes12
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Language Credits Required
- St. Agnes2
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Notable Programs
- St. AgnesNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
Robotics
- St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Test Score Deadline
- St. Agnes2027-02-01
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
World Languages
- St. AgnesNot Published
- Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $28,400 2026-27 rate | $8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr | $22,800 2026-27 rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's included | Fees listed separately see fees
| Included in tuition see list
| Fees listed separately see fees
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| Sibling discount | Not Published | Not Published | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | HS only |
| Open house | Not posted | Not posted | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Required test | ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 | None | ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 |
| Application deadline | Not posted | Not posted | Dec 14, 2026 |
| Decision date | Not posted | Not posted | Mar 5, 2027 |
| Financial aid | Need-based No merit scholarships | Need-based | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | 25 | 12 | 18 |
| Enrollment | 934 | 472 | 248 |
| Student:Teacher | 9:1 | 11.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Mass | Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM | Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered | Monthly |
| Sports | 12 sports | 10 sports | 10 sports |
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