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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).)
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.)
CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

Dual Credit

Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

Recommendations

Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

Application Deadline

Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)

Learning Support

Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Incarnate WordNot Published

Notable Programs

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

World Languages

Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
Incarnate WordNot Published

Academic Model

Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)
Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Courses

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

AP Scholar Awards

Strake Jesuit388
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Family Interview

Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
Incarnate WordNot Published

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Cathedral High School	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,800 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 Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	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: —
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026	Nov 8, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	18
Enrollment	1,390	80	Not Published	248
Student:Teacher	10:1	4.5:1	Not Published	8.3:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Daily	Monthly
Sports	17 sports	13 sports	11 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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