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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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Incarnate Word Academy |
| School Level |
High school
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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County |
Harris County, TX |
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| Total
Students |
n/a |
| Student
Body Type |
All-girls |
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School |
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TX )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
n/a |
35% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
21 teachers |
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School |
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TX )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:0 |
1:9 *Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
7 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
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- 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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| About This
Zip Code (
77002 ) |
| School
Zip (
77002 ) |
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TX ) State Average |
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| 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 |
$46,018 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
2.5 rooms |
5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
44 years old |
33 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (77002)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
16% / 84% |
60% / 40% |
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