Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
10202 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024
At a glance
Tuition & Aid
$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School. Offers need-based aid and merit scholarships.
Merit Scholarships
$15,000/yr renewable: Janet Erskine Stuart (Catholic middle-schoolers), Madeleine Sophie Barat (continuing Duchesne 8th), Rose Philippine Duchesne (incoming…
Dual Credit
University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse
Advanced Coursework
20 AP courses offered. AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled
Athletics
12 sports offered — Plus cheerleading.
Admissions dates
- Oct 8, 2026· 8:30 AM
Upper School In-Action Tour
- Oct 22, 2026· 8:30 AM
Upper School In-Action Tour
- Nov 1, 2026· 1:00 PM
Upper School Open House
- Nov 12, 2026· 8:30 AM
Upper School In-Action Tour
- Nov 19, 2026· 8:30 AM
Upper School In-Action Tour
- Dec 10, 2026· 8:30 AM
Upper School In-Action Tour
Visit & event opportunities
- Jan 8, 2027 · 8:15 AMCollege Advising Preview
Admissions requirements
- Entrance exam: ISEEAdministered externally; campus tour + family interview also required
- English and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school
- 2 years transcripts
Tuition & financial aid
2026-27 rate · Upper School
Payment plans
- Full (May 20)
- 2-pay (May / Nov)
- 12-month monthly
Need-based aid
$2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal
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)
Additional costs
| Item | Amount | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Fee | $1,500 | One-time | — |
| Enrollment deposit | $1,000 | One-time | Non-refundable |
| Technology fee (Grade 9) | $2,600 | One-time | — |
| Textbooks | $350 | Annual | approximate, Upper School |
| Grade 10 College Tour | $500 | One-time | grade 10 |
| Graduation fee | $600 | One-time | seniors |
| Class trips | $175–$2,800 | Annual | optional |
| AP exams | $100–$200 | Annual | optional — per exam |
| Athletics fee | $150–$300 | Annual | optional — per sport |
Academics
AP courses
20
AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled
Dual credit
University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse
Languages
Programs
- Robotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
Athletics
12 sports
League: TAPPS + SPC (Southwest Preparatory Conference) · 65% of students play a sport
Faith & community
- Affiliation
- Catholic — Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
- Theology all four years
- Yes
- Service program
- Service Learning Requirement — off-campus volunteering with reflection component; 10,000+ community hours school-wide annually (per-student count not published)
- Retreats
- Campus Ministry (student-led): liturgies, Masses, prayer services, retreats; Five Sacred Heart Goals
School life
Enrollment (federal)
300
Upper School 9-12 (NCES 2023-24: 89/74/65/72). Total campus 761.
Student:Teacher (federal)
8.1:1
NCES 2023-24, campus-wide
- Class schedule
- Six-term modular "MOD" schedule — 80-minute classes, 3-4 courses per mod, 29-30 days/mod
- Campus
- PK3–12 (all-girls); Upper School is grades 9–12
College outcomes
Class of 2023: 28% in-state / 72% out-of-state; 47% private / 53% public
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