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Faith & Service

Mass

St. ThomasMonthly all-school Mass, plus Holy Days of Obligation (Weekly opportunities for Mass, Confession, Adoration and Rosary in addition)
O'ConnellMonthly all-school liturgy (on or off campus) (Day of week not published; handbook includes a bell schedule for 10 a.m. Mass days. All students attend.)
Incarnate WordMonthly all-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church (next door) (Plus morning prayer each day and devotions. Invitational, not stated as required.)
Strake JesuitMonthly all-school Mass (Plus Eucharist at major events (Father-Son Breakfast, Baccalaureate))

Retreats

St. ThomasCamp Aquinas freshman retreat; grade-level retreats; dedicated Director of Retreats. Basilian motto: "Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge"
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordAnnual class retreats 9-12; retreat attendance is required for graduation; Incarnational Spirituality curriculum
Strake JesuitFreshman Retreat; Father/Son (soph); Kairos four-day (jr); Brotherhood (sr); on-campus Retreat & Leadership Center

Daily Mass

St. ThomasNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNo — optional before-school Mass Wednesdays 7:30 AM in the school chapel
Strake JesuitAvailable — weekdays 7:20 AM in the Chapel of St. Ignatius (before the school day) (8:30 AM on late-start days)

Religious Tradition

St. ThomasBasilian Fathers — founded 1900. The school describes itself as the oldest college-preparatory high school for young men in Texas.
O'ConnellNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitJesuit (Society of Jesus) — "Men for Others," Ignatian formation; founded 1960

Service Hours Required

St. ThomasNot Published
O'Connell100 (25 hrs/year all students + senior project of 50-100 hrs (graduation requirement). Motto: "Enter to learn, leave to serve.")
Incarnate Word75 (By grade: 15 (9th), 20 (10th), 25 (11th), 15 (12th, due Dec 1) = 75 total; MobileServe logging + reflection project)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Service Program

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

St. ThomasNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Theology I-IV (4 credits); retreats included in tuition)
Incarnate WordNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Commute from home

	St. Thomas High School	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Incarnate Word Academy	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate
What's included	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 Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — 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: —	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	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	21	Not posted	18	Not posted
Enrollment	791	80	248	1,390
Student:Teacher	9:1	4.5:1	8.3:1	10:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	12 sports	13 sports	10 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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