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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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

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. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

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. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

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. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

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. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Learning Support

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

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. ThomasNot Published

World Languages

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

AP Scholar Awards

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

STEM Recognition

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

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Incarnate Word Academy	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$27,900 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	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026
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 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	18	Not posted	21
Enrollment	1,390	248	80	791
Student:Teacher	10:1	8.3:1	4.5:1	9:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
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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