Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Memorial · West Houston
10202 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024Map ↗Established 1960
About this information
$33,600
Tuition · 2026–27
PK3–12
Grades
357
Upper School Enrollment
8.1:1
Student–teacher
At a glance
A college-preparatory school on a six-term MOD schedule, where students take fewer courses at once in longer periods designed for deeper learning.
Global Learning
Students may exchange 2-4 weeks at a Sacred Heart school worldwide, and Duchesne hosts students in return.
Service Learning
Grades 11-12 take on off-campus volunteer placements; Grades 9-10 complete two service projects each year.
Research
Grades 11-12 complete a two-year Transformative Research and Action capstone, culminating in an original research paper.
Faith & Purpose
Theology is required all four years, grounded in the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria shared across the global network.
Tuition & financial aid
2026–27 Tuition
$33,600
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$38,050
Enrollment deposit
$1,000
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Payment options
Annual
May
Semi-annual
May / Nov
Monthly
Need-based aid
$2.4 million in tuition assistance awarded; 65% of Upper School students receive assistance.
Merit scholarships
$15,000/yr renewable: Janet Erskine Stuart (Catholic middle-schoolers), Madeleine Sophie Barat (continuing Duchesne 8th), Rose Philippine Duchesne (incoming 9th, other schools)
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 25, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
New Student Fee
Technology fee (Grade 9)
Textbooks
Approximate, Upper School
Application / pre-admission costs
Not included in estimated first-year cost
Application fee
ISEE exam (paid to ERB)
Optional / variable expenses
Not included in estimated first-year cost
AP exams
Per exam
Athletics fee
Per sport
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 25, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Oct 15, 2026
Financial Aid Application Opens
- Dec 15, 2026
Application Deadline
- Jan 15, 2027
Supplemental Requirements Deadline
- Jan 17, 2027
Financial Aid Application Deadline
- Mar 5, 2027
Financial Aid Award Notification
Admissions Decisions Released
- Mar 24, 2027
Enrollment Reply Deadline
What's required
Entrance exam: ISEE
Teacher recommendations
Interview
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 25, 2026
Academics
Advanced Coursework
22
AP Courses
18
Advanced Courses
Dual Credit
OfferedPartner institution not published — contact the school for details.
Academic Model & Programs
Signature program: The MOD Schedule — 80-minute classes, 3-4 courses per mod, 29-30 days/mod. Students focus on fewer courses at a time in longer class periods, allowing deeper study, greater course variety, and a more balanced daily schedule.
Grading
+0.5 Honors / +1.0 AP
Class Ranking
Not RankedDuchesne Academy does not report class rank.
Graduation Requirements
84 credits requiredAcademic Support
Study skills
Good to know
Accommodations are provided at the school’s discretion, and the curriculum itself is not modified. Documentation of the student’s needs is required.
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 23, 2026
World Languages
French
French I • French II • French III • French II/III Advanced • Advanced French DELF • AP French Language and Culture
Spanish
Spanish I • Spanish II • Spanish III • Spanish IV • Advanced Spanish II • Advanced Spanish III • Advanced Spanish IV • AP Spanish Language and Culture
American Sign Language
ASL I • ASL II • ASL III
No AP offered
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 11, 2026
College Prep
College Counseling
1:1 advisor freshman through senior year
Weekly advising sessions in junior year · Parent programming (standardized testing, admission trends) · Essay/application/financial-aid workshops · Rep visits scheduled via Scoir · Junior elective "College Essays and Conversations" for in-depth essay guidance
Testing & Test Prep
PSAT 10 (sophomore); PSAT/NMSQT + SAT/ACT (junior)
Sophomores take PSAT 10 in fall · Juniors take PSAT/NMSQT in October, then sit for SAT or ACT by end of year
College Planning
Scoir platform; published grade-by-grade roadmap
Scoir introduced freshman year for college/career research · Multi-college spring tour (sophomore) · Catholic High School College Fair (fall, junior) · College list-building junior spring
College Readiness Coursework
Optional junior-year elective: "College Essays and Conversations"
In-depth guidance on crafting compelling college essays and personal narratives
College outcomes · Multi-Year
$10M+
Scholarships Offered
Class of 2025
36
AP Scholar Recipients
Class of 2027
1160–1390
SAT Middle 50%
Class of 2027
26–31
ACT Middle 50%
Class of 2027
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 25, 2026
Faith & community
Catholic identity
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Network of Sacred Heart Schools
Service
Global & Social Awareness Program
Grades 11-12: assigned off-campus volunteer placements (schools, senior communities, charitable organizations) with a reflection component · Grades 9-10: two self-chosen service projects per year
International Travel & Mission Trips
Sacred Heart Exchange
Sophomores live and study at another Sacred Heart school in the U.S. or abroad; the school also runs a College Tour and travel to France and Italy.
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 22, 2026
Athletics
TAPPS + SPC
League / Classification
Division is sport-specific (e.g. TAPPS Field Hockey/Tennis, SPC Golf/Swimming), not shown as a blanket school classification
65%
of students play a sport
12 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Basketball • Cross Country • Dance Team • Field Hockey • Golf • Lacrosse • Soccer • Softball • Swimming • Tennis • Track & Field • Volleyball
Athletic Notables
SPC 3A Golf Champions (2024)
SPC 4A Swimming & Diving Champions (2025)
HJPC Tennis Champions — Team, Singles & Doubles (2025)
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 11, 2026
Arts
Musical Theater
Upper School production alternates play/musical years · All-School Musical (grades 2-12) every third year
Dance
Intro to Dance through Dance 4 Advanced, plus Aerial Dance
Ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz funk & musical theater styles · Beginner & intermediate levels available · Spring Duchesne Dance Show
Visual Arts
Advanced 2D/3D design, photography, sculpture & digital media · Art History electives · Student exhibitions and gallery visits
Theater / Drama
Introduction to Theater course plus advanced acting, design & playwriting tracks; one major extracurricular production annually
Choir / Vocal
Treble Choir (open) & Advanced Choir (auditioned), plus Guitar, Handbells & Music Theory/AP · Performances incl. Astros anthem, Christmas Concert, Spring Pop Show · Acabellas a cappella club
Sources
Source last checked: Aug 30, 2026
School life
Campus & Setting
Main Campus
One campus in West Houston (Memorial), serving PK3–12; the Upper School is grades 9–12
"65 Years of Excellence in Houston" — operating on this campus since founding in 1960
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 22, 2026
Daily Life
School Day
Six-Term MOD Schedule
Four ~75-80 minute class periods ("bins") per day instead of a traditional 6-8 period day; each of the six terms runs about 30 school days before courses rotate. 40-minute lunch; 15-minute break between C and D bins.
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 22, 2026
Clubs & Activities
1 activity across 1 category
No club information is currently posted on the school's website.
Yearbook
- Yearbook
Sources
Source last checked: Sep 11, 2026
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