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Incarnate Word High School

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Private, Catholic, All-Girls
9-12
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Rating 4.13 out of 5 210 reviews

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IWHS continues to make updates to our COVID-19 response to keep our students and faculty safe. We have updated our prevention measures to reflect current CDC recommendations for school during COVID-19. -Face Mask/Covering -Physical Distancing -Please find more information on the IWHS website. *The COVID-19 health and safety protocols are subject to change as needed* Learn More

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incarnatewordhs.org

(210) 829-3102

727 E HILDEBRAND AVE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212

About Incarnate Word High School...

Texas

Applying

Application Deadline

January 25

Application Fee

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

HSPT, TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$12,650

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

75%

Average Financial Aid

$3,000

From Incarnate Word High School

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Incarnate Word High School. Established in 1881, by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, IWHS has served as a home of learning and spiritual growth for generations of young women from every walk of life.

We believe in a holistic process where students, parents, faculty, staff, sisters, alumni, and administration all work together to ensure academic success, a growth mindset and a belief in continual school improvement.

As a community, we know we need to prepare our young women for jobs that may not currently exist, using technology that is still being invented, to solve problems that have yet to be discovered. We can do this all by creating authentic, meaningful, and relevant learning experiences rooted in our Catholic upbringing.

Incarnate Word High School is a place where tradition grounds us in the spirit of community and learning happens at the speed of light.

Praised be the Incarnate Word!

Sincerely,

Dr. Anna Downey

Principal & CEO

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

Average SAT

1180

290 responses

Average ACT

69 responses

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Popular Colleges

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University of Texas - Austin
241 Students
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University of the Incarnate Word
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Texas A&M University
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University of Texas - San Antonio
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St. Edward's University
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Baylor University
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More About Incarnate Word High School Academics

Culture & Safety

Poll

93%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 30 responses

Poll

87%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 30 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 120 responses

Senior appreciation day
19%
Changing of the chairs
13%
Service day, field day, and pep rallies
13%
Advisory breakfast and little sister big sister
12%
Halloween
11%
Talent show
11%
Junior Ring Ceremony
8%

Students

Diversity

B+

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

370

85%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 33 responses

85%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 33 responses

82%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 33 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National

17:1

Poll

79%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 38 responses

Poll

84%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 38 responses

Poll

79%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 38 responses

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Clubs & Activities

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Girls Athletic Participation

Boys Athletic Participation

86%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 22 responses

45%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 22 responses

86%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 22 responses

Incarnate Word High School Reviews

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I loved IWHS! The teachers were always friendly and understanding. They're easy to communicate with and willing to help with anything. The academics are challenging enough to keep you engaged and working hard every year. There are also guest speakers that come on Tuesdays to educate about service opportunities, mental health, and more. When there are no speakers, you get a free period to work! The schedule is helpful in getting you well adjusted in having to time manage.

I attended Incarnate Word for all four years! I am very proud to be a shamrock and love when I meet current or past shammies! If you want your daughter to be immersed in a quality, private education consider Incarnate Word. I am grateful to all the skills I obtained from the high school. This is where I obtained the life skills that I still use today. The school offers so much for being a small school on the hill. There are many clubs that are continuously being created by the students. There is dual credit opportunities with the university right across the bridge. There is international student housing on campus. There is connections with our other local private schools. The teachers truly do care about the students receiving a quality education so that are futures are full and bright. I had fun and learned so much. This is a school you should definitely look into for your daughters!

I believe the education system at Incarnate Word High School provides young women with the preparation and skill needed for college. The course work is rigorous but the end effect of being university-ready is well worth it. Not to mention the high school is affiliated with the University of the Incarnate Word and provides a glimpse of what actual university is like first hand through programs such as dual credit in which the students recieve college credit on an actual university campus with actual university professors! Amazing! My only concern with the school is the lack of established administration. With many teachers and staff coming in and out of the school, there seems to be no stability in the curriculum. Otherwise, IWHS is and amazing school for college prep and lives up to its prestigeous reputation. 4 out of 5 stars!

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