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Faith & Service

Daily Mass

Incarnate WordNo — optional before-school Mass Wednesdays 7:30 AM in the school chapel
Cristo ReyAvailable — Mon-Fri 7:05 AM, Madonna Della Strada Chapel (optional)
Strake JesuitAvailable — weekdays 7:20 AM in the Chapel of St. Ignatius (before the school day) (8:30 AM on late-start days)

Mass

Incarnate WordMonthly all-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church (next door) (Plus morning prayer each day and devotions. Invitational, not stated as required.)
Cristo ReyMonthly all-school Mass (usually Fridays, 10:00 AM) (All students expected to attend all-school Masses in full dress uniform)
Strake JesuitMonthly all-school Mass (Plus Eucharist at major events (Father-Son Breakfast, Baccalaureate))

Retreats

Incarnate WordAnnual class retreats 9-12; retreat attendance is required for graduation; Incarnational Spirituality curriculum
Cristo ReyGrade-level retreats, monthly liturgies, daily examen; Jesuit Grad-at-Grad formation
Strake JesuitFreshman Retreat; Father/Son (soph); Kairos four-day (jr); Brotherhood (sr); on-campus Retreat & Leadership Center

Religious Tradition

Incarnate WordNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitJesuit (Society of Jesus) — "Men for Others," Ignatian formation; founded 1960

Service Hours Required

Incarnate Word75 (By grade: 15 (9th), 20 (10th), 25 (11th), 15 (12th, due Dec 1) = 75 total; MobileServe logging + reflection project)
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Service Program

Incarnate WordNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
Strake JesuitGrade-level Service Days (9th-11th); seniors complete 75 independent service hours + Senior Service Reflection Day. Service is graded and appears on transcripts.

Theology All Four Years

Incarnate WordNot Published
Cristo ReyYes (4 credits; students of all faiths welcome)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Commute from home

	Incarnate Word Academy	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$29,970 2026-27 rate
What's included	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: —	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	18	12	Not posted
Enrollment	248	472	1,390
Student:Teacher	8.3:1	11.8:1	10:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	10 sports	10 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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