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Academics
Entrance Exam
- Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
- 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.)
- Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
AP Courses
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
- Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
Application Deadline
- Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
Recommendations
- Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
AP Scholar Awards
- Strake Jesuit388
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Corporate Work-Study
- Strake JesuitNot 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.
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Dual Credit
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
Learning Support
- Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Notable Programs
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
STEM Recognition
- Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Test Prep
- Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- Incarnate WordNot Published
World Languages
- Strake JesuitNot Published
- Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
- Incarnate WordNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $29,970 2026-27 rate | $8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr | $22,800 2026-27 rate |
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| What's included | Included in tuition see list
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| Fees listed separately see fees
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| Sibling discount | Not Published | Not Published | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | HS only |
| Open house | Dec 3, 2026 | Not posted | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Required test | ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027 | None | ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 |
| Application deadline | Jan 15, 2027 | Not posted | Dec 14, 2026 |
| Decision date | Mar 5, 2027 | Not posted | Mar 5, 2027 |
| Financial aid | Need-based | Need-based | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | Not posted | 12 | 18 |
| Enrollment | 1,390 | 472 | 248 |
| Student:Teacher | 10:1 | 11.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Mass | Monthly Daily Mass also offered | Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered | Monthly |
| Sports | 17 sports | 10 sports | 10 sports |
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