Incarnate Word Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 311 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,150
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Incarnate Word Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Incarnate Word Academy
9	64
10	78
11	78
12	91

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Year Founded

1873

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

311 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

61%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

74%

Average Class Size

17 students

Average SAT score

1250

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Red sweater, plaid skirt

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCChemistry

English Language & CompositionEnglish Literature & Composition

French Language & CultureLatin

PsychologySpanish Language

U.S. Government & PoliticsU.S. History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,150

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kate O'Brien

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Weightlifting

Colors

White, Red

School Mascot

Falcons

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

30 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

National Honor SocietySpanish National Honor Society

Student CouncilTeens 4 Unity Club

Yearbook

Club or Organization:

African American Culture ClubAsian Culture Club

Campus Ministry TeamChess Club

Falcon AmbassadorsFrench Club

Girl Break ClubJapanese Club

Junior Statesmen of AmericaLatin Club

Made for Medicine ClubMu Alpha Theta

Quiz Bowl ClubScience & Engineering Club

Speech and DebateStudent Ambassadors

Teens 4 UnityYoga & Meditation Club

Young Leaders Program

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Arts and Music Programs:

Art Studio 609 ClubChoir

Hand Bell ChoirPhotography Club

TheatreThespian Honor Society

School Notes

Incarnate Word Academy provides young women with a Catholic college preparatory education, helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus, the Incarnate Word, and live according to His values. The Academy equips our students with an excellent education, focused on our cornerstones of academics, values and spirituality.

Incarnate Word Academy, a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women, is uniquely situated in thriving and diverse downtown Houston surrounded by Minute Maid Park, Discovery Green, the George R. Brown Convention Center, and bustling centers of business and the arts. The oldest Catholic high school in Houston, Incarnate Word Academy is owned and operated by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament and is celebrating 145 years since its inception in 1873.
A Woman of the Word is eager, curious and recognizes that her days at the Academy are just the beginning of her lifelong journey as a learner. She tries her best, stays positive and shows integrity, even when something is challenging. A Woman of the Word knows that the real value of her education is found in the critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills that she will use to identify a problem and develop tomorrow`s extraordinary solutions. A Woman of the Word seeks out diverse ideas, recognizing that understanding perspectives different than her own yields empathy and compassion.

Incarnate Word Academy is also home to the Young Leaders Program, which empowers young women to lead and serve.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Incarnate Word Academy cost?

Incarnate Word Academy's tuition is approximately $14,150 for private students.

What schools are Incarnate Word Academy often compared to?

Incarnate Word Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Incarnate Word Academy?

The acceptance rate of Incarnate Word Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does Incarnate Word Academy offer?

Incarnate Word Academy offers 11 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting.

What is Incarnate Word Academy's ranking?

Incarnate Word Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Incarnate Word Academy?

The application deadline for Incarnate Word Academy is Jan. 15.

In what neighborhood is Incarnate Word Academy located?

Incarnate Word Academy is located in the Central Business District neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other private schools located in Central Business District.

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5 8/20/2012

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,542 for elementary schools and $22,246 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).