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Academics

Dual Credit

St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))

Entrance Exam

St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)

Recommendations

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
St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts

AP Courses

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)
St. Pius XNot Published

Application Deadline

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)
St. Pius XNot Published

Learning Support

St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)

Notable Programs

St. ThomasNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts

Honors & AP Courses

St. ThomasNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Pius X25 (Honors/AP combined; 490 AP exams, 49 AP Scholars in 2025)

World Languages

St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	Incarnate Word Academy	St. Pius X High School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate
What's included	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: —	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
Sibling discount	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	21	18	Not posted
Enrollment	791	248	655
Student:Teacher	9:1	8.3:1	7:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	10 sports	14 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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