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Entrance Exam

• SCSt. 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.)
• IWIncarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)

Dual Credit

• SCSt. Catherine'sNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
• SCSt. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Academic Model

• SCSt. 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.)
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

AP Courses

• SCSt. Catherine'sNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Application Deadline

• SCSt. Catherine'sNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Career & Technical Pathways

• SCSt. Catherine'sNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)

Notable Programs

• SCSt. Catherine'sNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Recommendations

• SCSt. Catherine'sNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

World Languages

• SCSt. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SCSt. Peter CTHSNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.