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Incarnate Word Academy

609 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, 77002-0770 -

School Notes Overview:

Incarnate Word Academy is a Catholic College Preparatory High School for young women founded by the Congregation of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament in 1873. As a college preparatory academy, IWA provides students with a foundation of knowledge combined with practical experience and skills to prepare each to succeed in today's rapidly changing world. As a Catholic high school, IWA provides students with a values-centered education, encouraging exploration of social issues to gain moral perspective. Dedicated to empowering its students to make a difference in themselves, their education, and their communities well into the 21st century, this young women's academy combines academic excellence with strong Catholic commitment to ensure its students receive the best education in the best of atmospheres. The mission of Incarnate Word Academy is to proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus Christ through the education of young women. The education stresses both the development of academic excellence and the faith life of the students. In deepening their intellectual and faith life, the students will realize their responsibility to be a community of service in today’s world. ...

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School Overview:

	Incarnate Word Academy
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Harris County, TX
Student Body
Total Students	n/a
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	36%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	21 teachers
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Incarnate Word Academy is a Catholic College Preparatory High School for young women founded by the Congregation of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament in 1873. As a college preparatory academy, IWA provides students with a foundation of knowledge combined with practical experience and skills to prepare each to succeed in today's rapidly changing world. As a Catholic high school, IWA provides students with a values-centered education, encouraging exploration of social issues to gain moral perspective. Dedicated to empowering its students to make a difference in themselves, their education, and their communities well into the 21st century, this young women's academy combines academic excellence with strong Catholic commitment to ensure its students receive the best education in the best of atmospheres. The mission of Incarnate Word Academy is to proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus Christ through the education of young women. The education stresses both the development of academic excellence and the faith life of the students. In deepening their intellectual and faith life, the students will realize their responsibility to be a community of service in today’s world.
Profile last updated: 02/16/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (77002)	School Zip (77002)	(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate)	13,289 people	20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	15%	23%
Population Average Age	32 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	1.4 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$35,588	$46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	2.5 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	45 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	16% / 84%	59% / 41%