Incarnate Word Academy
609 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002
At a glance
Tuition & Aid
$22,800 2026-27 rate. Offers need-based aid and merit scholarships.
Merit Scholarships
Average merit $5,000. Named: Jeanne de Matel ($8,000 renewable), Bishop McCarthy ($1,500), Bishop Rizzotto ($1,500)
Dual Credit
4 courses with Lone Star College
Advanced Coursework
18 AP courses offered. Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5
Athletics
10 sports offered — Cheer at a partner school.
Transportation
Downtown campus — school parking garage + two lots across Jackson St (no bus program published)
Admissions dates
- Nov 8, 2026· 1:00 PM
- Dec 14, 2026
Application Deadline
Supplemental materials due Jan 29, 2027.
- Dec 15, 2026
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
Apply via Blackbaud by Dec 15 for verification by Jan 30; later = funds-available basis.
- Jan 9, 2027· 8:00 AM
- Mar 5, 2027
Decision Date
For applications complete by Jan 29.
Admissions requirements
- Entrance exam: ISEESchool code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.
- Math + English teachers (HAIS forms)
- Transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
Tuition & financial aid
2026-27 rate
Payment plans
- 1-pay (Jul 1)
- 2-pay (Jul 1 / Dec 1)
- 10 monthly Jul-Apr (+2% fee)
Need-based aid
Average aid package $9,000; Blackbaud; apply by Dec 15. Aid recipients complete service hours (Service Study Program). Participates in TEFA.
Merit scholarships
Average merit $5,000. Named: Jeanne de Matel ($8,000 renewable), Bishop McCarthy ($1,500), Bishop Rizzotto ($1,500)
Additional costs
| Item | Amount | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 | One-time | — |
| Registration fee | $350 | One-time | Non-refundable |
| Tuition deposit | $500 | One-time | Non-refundable, at registration |
| Freshman fee (orientation camp) | $350 | One-time | freshmen |
| Senior fee (graduation + retreat) | $300 | One-time | seniors |
| Books | Varies | Annual | Purchased separately from vendor; amount varies |
Academics
AP courses
18
Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5
Dual credit
4 courses with Lone Star College
Programs
- Young Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
Athletics
10 sports
League: TAPPS 6A, District 4
Faith & community
- Affiliation
- Catholic — Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
- Mass
- Monthly all-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church (next door) — Plus morning prayer each day and devotions. Invitational, not stated as required.
- Service hours
- 75 hours — By grade: 15 (9th), 20 (10th), 25 (11th), 15 (12th, due Dec 1) = 75 total; MobileServe logging + reflection project
- Retreats
- Annual class retreats 9-12; retreat attendance is required for graduation; Incarnational Spirituality curriculum
School life
Enrollment (federal)
248
NCES PSS 2023-24. Downtown campus.
Student:Teacher (federal)
8.3:1
Computed: 248 / 29.8 FTE (NCES 2023-24)
- Dress code
- Tommy Hilfiger uniform (code INCA02); red V-neck sweater/vest with IWA monogram; "Falcon Friday" spirit days
- Transportation
- Downtown campus — school parking garage + two lots across Jackson St (no bus program published)
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