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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

Recommendations

St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

AP Courses

St. John XXIIINot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)

Dual Credit

St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

World Languages

St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
Incarnate WordNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Notable Programs

St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. ThomasNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis

AP Program

St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Honors Courses

St. John XXIIINot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
St. ThomasNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Learning Support

St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
Incarnate WordNot Published

Commute from home

	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Thomas High School	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,800 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	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	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 Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $350 Tuition deposit: $500 Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen) Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors) Books: —
Sibling discount	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 8, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	20	21	18
Enrollment	432	300	791	248
Student:Teacher	11.3:1	8.1:1	9:1	8.3:1
Mass	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Not Published	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	12 sports	12 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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