Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart vs. Incarnate Word Academy
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School Overview
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Incarnate Word Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Overview
Duchesne Academy is a Catholic, independent, and college-prep school for girls age 3 through grade 12.
It is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools and is committed to educating students to a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness which impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1960
1873
Students Body
Total Students
813 students
311 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
31%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
52
-
Kindergarten Students
36
-
Grade 1 Students
36
-
Grade 2 Students
40
-
Grade 3 Students
40
-
Grade 4 Students
40
-
Grade 5 Students
54
-
Grade 6 Students
65
-
Grade 7 Students
65
-
Grade 8 Students
65
-
Grade 9 Students
80
64
Grade 10 Students
80
78
Grade 11 Students
80
78
Grade 12 Students
80
91
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
38 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
74%
Average Class Size
n/a
17
Number of AP Classes
33
13
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
n/a
1250
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(student uniforms required)
(student uniforms required)
Formal
(Red sweater, plaid skirt)
(Red sweater, plaid skirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15
Jan. 15
Tuition Cost
$32,000
$14,150
Acceptance Rate
50%
100%
Admissions Director
Ginger Montalbano
Kate O'Brien
Admissions Associate
Katherine Ludwig
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
30
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Campus MinistryModel UN
National Honor SocietyRobotics
Speech and DebateStudent Government
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirTheater Production
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
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio 609 ClubChoir
Hand Bell ChoirPhotography Club
TheatreThespian Honor Society