The Village School
West Houston · In the Energy Corridor
13051 Whittington Drive, Houston, TX 77077Map ↗Established 1966
About this information
$35,373
Tuition · 2026–27
PK–12
Grades
1,700
Enrollment · PK–12
6:1
Student–teacher
At a glance
A broad American college-prep foundation in grades 9–10 leads to five diploma pathways in grades 11–12, including IB, Pre-Medical Science, Entrepreneurship and Computer Science.
Advanced Academics
AP courses start in 9th grade, with 22 AP and 30 IB courses across the high school.
Career Experience
Internships with employers such as Cisco and Houston Methodist are open from rising 9th grade.
Global Community
Five- and seven-day boarding adds to an international student community on campus.
Experiential Learning
Each grade takes a class trip, including a service trip to Puerto Rico in 10th grade.
Tuition & financial aid
2026–27 Tuition
$35,373
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$40,178
Enrollment deposit
$2,500
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Payment options
Annual
Semi-annual
Monthly
Need-based aid
Admission is need-blind, and awards are based on demonstrated need. Families apply through a national aid service.
Merit scholarships
Not offered — aid is need-based only
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
Enrollment fee
Annual
Building fee
Annual
Curriculum enhancement fee
Annual
Technology fee
Annual
Application / pre-admission costs
Not included in estimated first-year cost
Application fee
Non-refundable
Optional / variable expenses
Not included in estimated first-year cost
Visa processing fee
International students only
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Jan 15, 2027
Priority Application Deadline
- Mar 25, 2027
Priority Reply Date
What's required
Entrance exam: MAP, PSAT, ISEE, ACT, SAT, STAAR, SSAT or CAT4
Teacher recommendations
Interview
Immunization records
English proficiency test, if needed (MAP, OOPT, TOEFL, IELTS or WIDA)
Boarding documents, if applying to board
Good to know
- Openings
- Open enrollment through the year, based on space
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Academics
Advanced Coursework
22
AP Courses
30
IB Courses
14
Honors Courses
IB Diploma Programme
IB Diploma Programme or individual IB courses · grades 11–12
Diploma students take six subjects (three at higher level) plus Theory of Knowledge, an Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service. Students not pursuing the diploma can take single IB courses.
Academic Model & Programs
Signature program: Diploma Programs — Juniors and seniors can earn the IB Diploma or a Pre-Medical Science, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science or Village High School Diploma. The pathways add internships, capstone projects or industry certifications.
Grading
Honors +4 · AP +6 · IB SL +6 · IB HL +8
Class Ranking
Not RankedAfter 11th grade, students are placed in a percentage band that is reported only to Texas public universities.
Graduation Requirements
26 credits requiredAcademic Support
Tutoring • Executive-function support • Academic intervention
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
World Languages
French
French I • French II Honors • French III Honors • French IV Honors • IB French B (SL)
Honors from level II, then IB French B or IB French ab initio.
Spanish
Spanish I • Spanish II Honors • Spanish III Honors • Spanish IV Honors • AP Spanish Language and Culture • IB Spanish B (SL/HL)
Honors from level II, then AP Spanish Language and Culture or IB Spanish B; IB ab initio for beginners.
Arabic
Arabic I • Arabic II • IB Arabic Ab Initio
Arabic I and II, then IB Arabic ab initio.
Chinese (Mandarin)
IB Chinese B (SL/HL, online) • IB Mandarin Ab Initio (SL, online)
Taken online during a school class period.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
College Prep
College Counseling
Five college counselors · same counselor throughout high school
Each student keeps one counselor from 9th to 12th grade.
Testing & Test Prep
PSAT for every 10th grader · PSAT or SAT for 11th graders
Every October at school; testing is required in 11th grade.
College Planning
College, Career & Personal Development (CAPD) · four days a week
Grade-level sessions cover college and career planning alongside wellbeing.
Career Exploration & Experience
Internship program · rising 9th–12th graders
Partnerships with university, industry and public-sector organizations; priority goes to rising 11th and 12th graders.
College outcomes · Class of 2026
143
IB Diploma Graduates
81
Institutions
$72M+
College Scholarships
9
National Merit Program Awards
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Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
Faith & community
Service
Community service every school year
Students serve within the school and across Greater Houston, and log their hours online.
Retreats
A class trip each year after 9th grade
10th grade travels to Puerto Rico, 11th to San Francisco and 12th to Orlando.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
Athletics
TAPPS
League / Classification
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools; District 5, classified 6A.
10 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Football • Cross Country · Boys & Girls • Basketball · Boys & Girls • Soccer · Boys & Girls • Swimming · Boys & Girls • Golf · Boys & Girls • Tennis · Boys & Girls • Track & Field · Boys & Girls • Volleyball · Girls • Lacrosse · Girls
Athletic Facilities
Athletic center with fitness spaces, training rooms, locker rooms and coaches’ offices • Indoor varsity gymnasium seating 1,000, with a collegiate-regulation court and two high school cross courts • Turf field with stadium bleachers and a press box • Eight-lane track • 25-meter competition natatorium • Six tennis courts
Athletic Notables
TAPPS 6A state champions: Girls Basketball in 2025-26; Boys Tennis in 2023-24 and 2024-25; Boys Soccer in 2022-23
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Arts
Orchestra / Strings
Chamber Orchestra and a full symphonic orchestra.
Band
Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, marching band and percussion ensembles.
Musical Theater
A Musical Theatre and Production course; Village Repertory Theatre also produces a High School musical.
Dance
Ballet, lyrical, modern, hip-hop, pointe and tap, with choreography and dance history alongside performance.
Visual Arts
Drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and architectural drawing, up to AP and IB Visual Arts.
Theater / Drama
Theatre I to III in class, plus Village Repertory Theatre, an after-school program that stages several plays and musicals a year.
Choir / Vocal
Chamber Choir, Cantati and Show Choir.
Digital / Media Arts
Photography and film production.
Arts Notables
Master classes from Juilliard School experts and visiting professionals
A black box theatre
An end-of-year art and fashion showcase
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
School life
Campus & Setting
Main Campus
28 acres in West Houston’s energy corridor
A quiet residential setting with brick classroom buildings and a STEAM learning wing.
Boarding
Four-story dormitory at the center of campus
University-style suites of four private bedrooms around a shared study area; five-day and seven-day boarding are both offered.
Learning Spaces
Makerspace, innovation room and robotics lab
Also a greenhouse for hands-on science.
Arts
Black Box Theatre and amphitheater
Spaces for band, orchestra, choir, dance and drama, plus visual arts rooms.
Athletics
Athletic center with a 25-meter competition pool, varsity gym, turf stadium field and eight-lane track
Also fitness and training rooms and a film room.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 8, 2026
Daily Life
School Day
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Wednesdays until 2:35 PM
Four 85-minute class periods a day on a rotating two-week block schedule.
Uniform
Uniform Monday–Thursday; Friday spirit wear
Village-logo polos with navy or khaki bottoms; on Fridays any Village-logo shirt and straight-leg jeans without rips.
Lunch & Dining
Cafeteria breakfast and lunch to buy, or lunch from home
Students eat in the cafeteria or on the outdoor patio; a school store and coffee shop are open before school, at lunch and after school.
Transportation
School bus service from Cinco Ranch, Eldridge, Parkway, Royal Oaks/Westpark/Bellaire/West University and Sugar Land
Community Time
College, Career and Personal Development (CAPD) · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Each student meets in a small group for college and career planning, community building and wellbeing.
Phone Policy
Phones and personal devices away for the whole school day
Students turn phones in each morning at check-in and collect them at dismissal.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Freshman Transition & Success
Peer Support
Freshman Retreat
A multi-day trip for the whole 9th grade built around team-building, a ropes course and reflection.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
Clubs & Activities
7 activities across 5 categories
Special Interest
- TEDed Club
- E-sports
Academic
- Math and Science Team
- Model UN
Honor Societies
- National Honor Society
STEM / Robotics
- Robotics
Debate & Speech
- Speech and Debate Team
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
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