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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).)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

Recommendations

Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

AP Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Agnes25
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

Application Deadline

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

Dual Credit

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

Honors Courses

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Agnes12
Incarnate WordNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

Notable Programs

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

AP Scholar Awards

Strake Jesuit388
St. AgnesNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Language Credits Required

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Agnes2
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Learning Support

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

Robotics

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Test Score Deadline

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

World Languages

Strake JesuitNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

Commute from home

	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	St. Agnes Academy	Incarnate Word Academy	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Tuition	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School
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 ($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	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 New Student Fee: $1,500 Enrollment deposit: $1,000 Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600 Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School) Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10) Graduation fee: $600 (seniors) Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12
Open house	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026	Nov 1, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based No merit scholarships	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	25	18	20
Enrollment	1,390	934	248	300
Student:Teacher	10:1	9:1	8.3:1	8.1:1
Mass	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Monthly	Not Published
Sports	17 sports	12 sports	10 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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