Excellent
#38 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 4% of private schools
Incarnate Word Academy
High School · Houston, TX
A private high school in Houston, TX serving grades 9th – 12th.
609 CRAWFORD ST, Houston, TX 77002
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Incarnate Word Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,436
Median home value
$286,100
Median rent
$1,860/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder H S for Performing and Visual ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| School for Accelerated LrnEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 0.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Harris County Juvenile Detention CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| H S for Law and JusticeEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Incarnate Word Academy is listed in Houston, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Incarnate Word Academy
Incarnate Word Academy is a private high school in Houston, TX, serving approximately 311 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Incarnate Word Academy
What grades does Incarnate Word Academy serve?
Incarnate Word Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Incarnate Word Academy?
Incarnate Word Academy has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Incarnate Word Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Incarnate Word Academy is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Incarnate Word Academy rank in TX?
Incarnate Word Academy ranks #38 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Incarnate Word Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Incarnate Word Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Incarnate Word Academy a private school?
Yes, Incarnate Word Academy is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Incarnate Word Academy a religious school?
Incarnate Word Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 227-3637
- Area population (ZIP 77002)
- 19,616
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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