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Academics
Dual Credit
- St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))
- 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)
Entrance Exam
- St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)
- 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.)
Notable Programs
- St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts
- 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. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
- O'ConnellNot Published
- Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
AP Courses
- St. Pius XNot Published
- 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. Pius XNot Published
- O'ConnellNot Published
- Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
Honors & AP Courses
- St. Pius X25 (Honors/AP combined; 490 AP exams, 49 AP Scholars in 2025)
- O'ConnellNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Learning Support
- St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)
- O'ConnellNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
World Languages
- St. Pius XNot Published
- O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $22,850 2026-27 rate | $9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published) | $22,800 2026-27 rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's included | Fees listed separately see fees
| Fees listed separately see fees
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| Sibling discount | Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child | Multi-student assistance available (amount 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 | In-house placement test | 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 + Merit | Need-based + Merit | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | Not posted | Not posted | 18 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 80 | 248 |
| Student:Teacher | 7:1 | 4.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Mass | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
| Sports | 14 sports | 13 sports | 10 sports |
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