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Academics

Entrance Exam

St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)

AP Courses

St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))

Application Deadline

St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
Cristo ReyNot Published

Recommendations

St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
Cristo ReyNot Published

Dual Credit

St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
Cristo ReyNot Published

Learning Support

St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
Incarnate WordNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published

World Languages

St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)

AP Scholar Awards

St. ThomasNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
Incarnate WordNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

St. ThomasNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.

Notable Programs

St. ThomasNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
Cristo ReyNot Published

STEM Recognition

St. ThomasNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
Incarnate WordNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published

Test Prep

St. ThomasNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Incarnate WordNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Incarnate Word Academy	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr
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	Included in tuition see list Textbooks (physical + digital) iPad + keyboard case with insurance AP exam fees SAT/ACT prep Course fees (ceramics, science labs) Academic support Most extracurricular/athletic expenses Lab goggles + PE uniforms Parking Charged separately: ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — 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: —	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Sibling discount	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	None
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
AP courses	21	Not posted	18	12
Enrollment	791	1,390	248	472
Student:Teacher	9:1	10:1	8.3:1	11.8:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered
Sports	12 sports	17 sports	10 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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