The Woodlands Christian Academy
The Woodlands
5800 Academy Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384Map ↗Established 1993
About this information
$38,500
Tuition · 2026–27
PK–12
Grades
300
Upper School Enrollment
9:1
Student–teacher
At a glance
TWCA itself identifies the Distinguished Honors Program as a selective program for its strongest academic students. Qualified students are invited to apply and interview at the end of sophomore year. A selective upper-level program recognizing highly accomplished students who pursue TWCA’s most rigorous academic pathway.
Faith & Purpose
Biblical worldview, daily Christian development, chapel, service, and mission opportunities are integrated into student life.
Advanced Academics
Honors, college-prep, and 20+ AP courses provide multiple levels of academic challenge.
STEM & Innovation
Engineering, computer science, technology, STEAM labs, and makerspaces support hands-on problem solving.
Beyond the Walls
Educational travel, retreats, mission trips, and international experiences extend learning beyond campus.
Tuition & financial aid
2026–27 Tuition
$38,500
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$39,500
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Payment options
Annual
Mar
Monthly
Mar–Nov
Required general fees — included in $38,500
Books and materials, school supplies, 1:1 devices, field trips, student retreats, travel opportunities, annual yearbooks
Need-based aid
Awards go to families with demonstrated need and are separate from the admission decision. Families reapply every year.
Merit scholarships
Not offered — aid is need-based only
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Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
New Student Fee
New students only
Application / pre-admission costs
Not included in estimated first-year cost
Application fee
Non-refundable
ISEE exam (paid to ERB)
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Sep 1, 2026
Applications Open
- Dec 1, 2026
Financial Aid Application Opens
- Jan 15, 2027
Priority Application Deadline
- Jan 31, 2027
Priority Admission Decisions Announced
- Feb 1, 2027
Financial Aid Application Deadline
- Mar 7, 2027
Admission Decisions Announced
- Mar 25, 2027
Common Reply Date
What's required
Entrance exam: ISEE
Teacher recommendations
Interview
Faith commitment: at least one parent or guardian professes faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Written support from at least one parent or guardian for the Statement of Faith and Philosophy of Education
School policies and practices signed on an offer of enrollment
Transcript
Report cards from the last two years
Standardized test scores from the last two years (STAAR or MAP for Grades 3–8; ACT, PSAT or SAT for Grades 9–12)
Academic evaluations, if applicable (504, IEP or FIE from the past 3 years)
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Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Academics
Advanced Coursework
20
AP Courses
3
Honors Courses
Academic Model & Programs
Project-based learning and Socratic discussion — Harkness-style discussion is used across the curriculum.
Grading
GPA Scale
Weighted: a 100 earns 5.0 in College Prep, 5.5 in Honors/Pre-AP and 6.0 in AP · +0.5 (Honors/Pre-AP) · +1.0 (AP)
Class Ranking
Selective DisclosureRank is reported only for the top 10% of the class.
Graduation Requirements
31.5 credits requiredWorld Languages
Latin
Latin I • Latin II • Latin III PAP • Latin IV AP
Pre-AP at level III and AP Latin at level IV
Spanish
Spanish I • Spanish II • Spanish III PAP • Spanish Language & Culture AP
Pre-AP at level III, then AP Spanish Language & Culture
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Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
College Prep
College Counseling
Four-year academic and college advising
Advisors build each student’s plan with them, and senior-year essay and application work happens during the school day.
Testing & Test Prep
Test prep built into grades 8–11
Covers the PSAT, SAT and ACT with National Merit preparation; the PSAT is given on campus during the school day.
College Planning
Senior summer college-application intensive
A two-day session covers essay writing, drafting and one-on-one feedback before senior year starts.
College outcomes · Class of 2026
83
Graduates
100%
Graduates Accepted to College
463
College & University Admissions
$12.8M
Scholarship Offers
70
AP Scholar Recipients
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Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Faith & community
Christian — Non-Denominational identity
Christian — Non-Denominational
Interdenominational Christian
Chapel & worship
Weekly Chapel · Mondays
Small groups meet as part of chapel, and there is a separate chapel uniform.
Service
LOVE Week and a day of service
Students spend the week in worship and breakout sessions, then a Friday of service projects on and off campus.
International Travel & Mission Trips
Beyond the Walls travel each spring · mission trips
Freshmen travel to Arizona together; older students choose from a list whose 2026 options include Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica and a medical mission trip to Greece.
Retreats
Freshman and senior retreats at the start of the school year
Freshmen spend time on team-building, leadership sessions, worship and Bible teaching; seniors gather for worship, prayer and class bonding.
Athletics
TAPPS
League / Classification
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.
11 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Cheerleading • Cross Country · Boys & Girls • Football • Volleyball • Basketball · Boys & Girls • Soccer · Boys & Girls • Baseball • Golf · Boys & Girls • Softball • Tennis · Boys & Girls • Track & Field · Boys & Girls
Athletic Facilities
Stadium for football, soccer and track, seating 1,300 • Turf field and an eight-lane track with field-event areas • Gymnasium for basketball and volleyball, with a weight room and locker rooms • Second gymnasium with indoor batting cages, used for physical education and middle school games • Baseball and softball complexes, both lighted, with covered pitching and batting cages
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Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Arts
Band
Plays pep, concert, jazz and movie music and is open to all skill levels. Advanced Percussion is an add-on course taken with band.
Dance
Classes run from Athletic Movement and Dance Intensive to Advanced Dance, plus an auditioned dance team that performs at games and chapel.
Visual Arts
Drawing and ceramics lead to Art & Design Pre-AP and AP, where students build a drawing, 2D or 3D portfolio.
Theater / Drama
Fundamentals courses in acting, comedy and improv, an advanced course that stages a full-length play each fall, and a technical theatre course covering lights, sound, sets and costumes.
Choir / Vocal
The chorale covers contemporary, sacred, madrigal and pop/show styles and competes at regional and state events.
Digital / Media Arts
Graphic design, photography (through Pre-AP), video production and an application-based broadcast team that makes weekly video announcements.
Arts Notables
Fine arts building with a 4,225 sq ft black box theatre seating up to 300, an art studio, a dance studio, and choir and band halls
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Source last checked: Oct 8, 2026
School life
Campus & Setting
Main Campus
45 wooded acres · 28 miles north of downtown Houston
One PK–12 campus in The Woodlands.
Arts
Fine arts building with a black box theatre, art and dance studios, and choir and band halls
Athletics
Stadium with turf field and track · gymnasium with weight room · baseball and softball complexes
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Source last checked: Oct 8, 2026
Daily Life
School Day
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Uniform
Daily dress code plus a chapel uniform
Uniform pieces come from one exclusive supplier, and the Upper School has its own detailed code.
Lunch & Dining
Warrior Café · lunch charged to the family’s school account
Menus are posted online and parents receive a monthly invoice; students may also bring lunch from home.
Phone Policy
Phone-free campus
The school says this supports focused learning, interpersonal skills and stronger community engagement.
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Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Clubs & Activities
33 activities across 9 categories
Special Interest
- Bass Fishing Club
- Chess Club
- Creative Writing Workshop
- Crochet Club
- Pickleball Club
- Ping Pong Club
- Short Film Production
- Surfing Club
Faith & Ministry
- Apologetics
- Growing Godly Girls
- Growing Godly Guys
- Prayer Warriors
- Worship Team
STEM / Robotics
- Computer Science Club
- Girls Who Code
- Robotics Competition Team
- Science Quiz Bowl Competition Team
Academic
- DECA Business Club
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
- Mock Trial Team
- World Scholar’s Cup
Cultural & Affinity
- Latin Club
- Spanish Club
- Warriors International
Honor Societies
- Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
- National Honor Society
- Science National Honor Society
Student Government
- Ambassadors
- Peer Mentors
- Student Council
Service
- Interact Service Organization
- Warriors Joined for Hope
Yearbook
- Yearbook
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
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