Incarnate Word Academy
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,150
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Incarnate Word Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
School Overview
Student Body

Academics and Faculty
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
African American Culture Club, Asian Culture Club, Campus Ministry Team, Chess Club, Falcon Ambassadors, French Club, Girl Break Club, Japanese Club, Junior Statesmen of America, Latin Club, Made for Medicine Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Quiz Bowl Club, Science & Engineering Club, Speech and Debate, Student Ambassadors, Teens 4 Unity, Yoga & Meditation Club, Young Leaders Program
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio 609 Club, Choir, Hand Bell Choir, Photography Club, Theatre, Thespian Honor Society
School Notes
- 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.
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 Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart by visitors of our site.
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.
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