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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).)
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.)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

Recommendations

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
O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

AP Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Agnes25

Application Deadline

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)
O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published

Dual Credit

Strake JesuitNot 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))
St. AgnesNot Published

Notable Programs

Strake JesuitNot 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
St. AgnesNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)

AP Scholar Awards

Strake Jesuit388
Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published

Honors Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Agnes12

Language Credits Required

Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Agnes2

Learning Support

Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published

Robotics

Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances

STEM Recognition

Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published

Test Prep

Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published

Test Score Deadline

Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01

World Languages

Strake JesuitNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
St. AgnesNot Published

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Incarnate Word Academy	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. Agnes Academy
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$28,400 2026-27 rate
What's included	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: —	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants) Enrollment deposit: $500 Tablet PC (technology): $1,725 AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based No merit scholarships
AP courses	Not posted	18	Not posted	25
Enrollment	1,390	248	80	934
Student:Teacher	10:1	8.3:1	4.5:1	9:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM
Sports	17 sports	10 sports	13 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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