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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
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.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

AP Courses

St. Agnes25
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

Dual Credit

St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

Notable Programs

St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

Recommendations

St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

Honors Courses

St. Agnes12
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

World Languages

St. AgnesNot Published
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Exams Scored 3+

St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Language Credits Required

St. Agnes2
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Robotics

St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Test Score Deadline

St. Agnes2027-02-01
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Agnes Academy	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Incarnate Word Academy	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Tuition	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School
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 see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	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: —	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Fee: $1,500 Enrollment deposit: $1,000 Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600 Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School) Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10) Graduation fee: $600 (seniors) Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026	Nov 1, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based No merit scholarships	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	25	Not posted	18	20
Enrollment	934	80	248	300
Student:Teacher	9:1	4.5:1	8.3:1	8.1:1
Mass	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly	Monthly	Not Published
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	10 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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