Incarnate Word Academy

609 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, 77002-0770
Tel: (713)227-3637
Grades: 9 - 12 | 281 students
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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.

School Overview:
Incarnate Word Academy
School Membership(s) Texas Catholic Conference Education Department
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1873
Student Body
Total Students 281 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 54% (TX School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 69%
Average Class Size 17 students
Number of AP Courses 12 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus AB
Calculus BC Chemistry
English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition
French Language & Culture Latin
Psychology Spanish Language
U.S. Government & Politics U.S. History
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Red sweater, plaid skirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $9,600
Admissions Director Kate O'Brien
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Golf
Soccer Softball
Swimming Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 16 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club Chess Club
Computer Club Corps of Representatives
Drama Club Literary Club
Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society
Newspaper Popcorn Leadership Club
Science Club Spanish National Honor Society
Student Council Teens 4 Unity Club
Together Loving Christ Yearbook

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: 01/28/2013

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  • Recommended August 20,2012 - I love this school so much. There really is not another place like it.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *

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