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Mass

St. Catherine'sMonthly (School-wide statement (all levels attend monthly); no high-school-specific schedule published. Daily student-led communal prayer; weekly Atrium (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd).)
St. Pius XMonthly all-school liturgy (Attendance and participation required of every student, of any faith tradition. Daily prayer opens and closes each school day.)
Incarnate WordMonthly all-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church (next door) (Plus morning prayer each day and devotions. Invitational, not stated as required.)

Retreats

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. Pius XAnnual class-level retreats; Dominican Four Pillars (Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching); all-school liturgies, daily-open chapel
Incarnate WordAnnual class retreats 9-12; retreat attendance is required for graduation; Incarnational Spirituality curriculum

Service Hours Required

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. Pius X100 (100 hours during junior + senior years, with reflection)
Incarnate Word75 (By grade: 15 (9th), 20 (10th), 25 (11th), 15 (12th, due Dec 1) = 75 total; MobileServe logging + reflection project)

Daily Mass

St. Catherine'sNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published
Incarnate WordNo — optional before-school Mass Wednesdays 7:30 AM in the school chapel

Religious Tradition

St. Catherine'sFounded 1966 by Dominican Sisters; independent Catholic with Dominican charism; Catechesis of the Good Shepherd; HS theology aligned with the Archdiocese
St. Pius XNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Service Program

St. Catherine'sService-learning with 54 partner organizations (Houston Food Bank, Catholic Charities, Houston Zoo); HS community service trips and retreats (no published hour requirement)
St. Pius XNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Catherine's Montessori	St. Pius X High School	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,800 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee (new students): $350 Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors) Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional Bus transportation: $1,550 — 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	10% off for each younger sibling	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child	Not Published
Lower school on campus	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026
Required test	None	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	18
Enrollment	23	655	248
Student:Teacher	14.4:1	7:1	8.3:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	6 sports	14 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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