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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
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.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
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.)

Dual Credit

St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
St. Catherine'sNot Published
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

World Languages

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

AP Courses

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

Application Deadline

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

Notable Programs

St. ThomasNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

Recommendations

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

Academic Model

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

Learning Support

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

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	St. Catherine's Montessori	Incarnate Word Academy	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
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: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750	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: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	10% off for each younger sibling	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	21	Not posted	18	Not posted
Enrollment	791	23	248	80
Student:Teacher	9:1	14.4:1	8.3:1	4.5:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	6 sports	10 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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