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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.)
St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

Recommendations

Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

AP Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
O'Connell3 (Confirmed via school event calendar: AP Calculus, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C. Not on an academics/curriculum page — count may be incomplete.)
St. John XXIIINot Published
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)
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)

Dual Credit

Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
St. John XXIIINot Published
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

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
St. John XXIIINot 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
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Program

Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

Strake Jesuit388
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Learning Support

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,100 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 see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — 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: —
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	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	3	Not posted	18
Enrollment	1,390	80	432	248
Student:Teacher	10:1	4.5:1	11.3:1	8.3:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	17 sports	13 sports	13 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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