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Mass

St. John XXIIIWeekly all-school Mass (Day not published; moves for Solemnities and Holy Days. Students attend in full Mass uniform.)
St. ThomasMonthly all-school Mass, plus Holy Days of Obligation (Weekly opportunities for Mass, Confession, Adoration and Rosary in addition)
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. John XXIIIMandatory class retreats (Oboedientia/Pax/Virtus/Renovatio) + optional Kairos (jr/sr) and Quest (fr/so); daily Mass + weekly all-school Mass
St. ThomasCamp Aquinas freshman retreat; grade-level retreats; dedicated Director of Retreats. Basilian motto: "Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge"
Incarnate WordAnnual class retreats 9-12; retreat attendance is required for graduation; Incarnational Spirituality curriculum

Daily Mass

St. John XXIIIAvailable daily throughout the year (Plus Eucharistic adoration, twice-yearly penance services, daily Angelus)
St. ThomasNot Published
Incarnate WordNo — optional before-school Mass Wednesdays 7:30 AM in the school chapel

Religious Tradition

St. John XXIIINot Published
St. ThomasBasilian Fathers — founded 1900. The school describes itself as the oldest college-preparatory high school for young men in Texas.
Incarnate WordNot Published

Service Hours by Grade

St. John XXIIIFreshmen 20 · Sophomores 25 · Juniors 25 · Seniors 30 (per year, with due dates each spring)
St. ThomasNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published

Service Hours Required

St. John XXIIINot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Incarnate Word75 (By grade: 15 (9th), 20 (10th), 25 (11th), 15 (12th, due Dec 1) = 75 total; MobileServe logging + reflection project)

Service Program

St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Thomas"Champions for Change" — six service experiences annually (service year Jun 1 - May 31)
Incarnate WordNot Published

Commute from home

	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	St. Thomas High School	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,800 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	Included in tuition see list Laptop & technology Charged separately: Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $700 Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen) Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students) Books: $550 Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional AP exam: $99 (per course) — 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	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 8, 2026
Required test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	21	18
Enrollment	432	791	248
Student:Teacher	11.3:1	9:1	8.3:1
Mass	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	13 sports	12 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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