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Dual Credit

St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
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.)
St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
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
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis

Recommendations

St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

AP Courses

St. Pius XNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot 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
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)

Career & Technical Pathways

St. Pius XNot Published
St. 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.)
Incarnate WordNot Published

Honors & AP Courses

Learning Support

St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Pius X High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$22,800 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee (new students): $350 Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors) Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	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	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child	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	None	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	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	18
Enrollment	655	26	248
Student:Teacher	7:1	Not Published	8.3:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	14 sports	Not posted	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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