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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. 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.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
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.)

Dual Credit

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
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)

World Languages

St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Courses

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)

Application Deadline

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)

Notable Programs

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. ThomasNot 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

Recommendations

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

Academic Model

St. 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.)
St. ThomasNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Learning Support

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Catherine's Montessori	St. Thomas High School	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,800 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750	Included in tuition see list Laptop & technology Charged separately: Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $700 Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen) Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students) Books: $550 Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional AP exam: $99 (per course) — 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: —
Sibling discount	10% off for each younger sibling	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026
Required test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	21	Not posted	18
Enrollment	23	791	80	248
Student:Teacher	14.4:1	9:1	4.5:1	8.3:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	6 sports	12 sports	13 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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