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Incarnate Word Academy

  • UbicaciónHouston, TX
  • Tipo y tamañoEscuela católica independiente · Grados 9–12 · 248 estudiantes

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Incarnate Word Academy is a Catholic girls' college-preparatory high school in downtown Houston, operated in the tradition of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament. Its published worship includes monthly all-school Masses at the neighboring Annunciation Catholic Church, an optional Wednesday morning Mass in the school chapel, and daily prayer. Four years of theology are required, each class attends an annual retreat, and students complete 75 hours of service.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 1

  • Miércoles7:30 a. m.IWA Chapel · Optional Mass before school.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (1)
  1. Campus Ministry Team | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Additionally, we offer an optional Mass every Wednesday before school at 7:30 a.m. in our IWA Chapel, which is open to students and faculty all day, every day.”
    An optional Mass is offered every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. in the IWA Chapel, which is open all day.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

Map of Incarnate Word Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miAnnunciation Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Holy Cross Catholic Chapel: 0.4 mi2Saint Nicholas Catholic Church: 0.7 mi3Cathedral Centre: 0.7 mi4Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church: 0.8 mi5Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart: 0.8 mi6Campus Ministry Team and IWA Chapel: 0.1 miIncarnate Word Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›
  1. Annunciation Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 1618 Texas Avenue, Houston
  2. Holy Cross Catholic Chapel — 0.4 mi · 905 Main Street, Houston
  3. Saint Nicholas Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 2508 Clay Street, Houston
  4. Cathedral Centre — 0.7 mi
  5. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 2405 Navigation Boulevard, Houston
  6. Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart — 0.8 mi · 1111 Saint Joseph Parkway, Houston

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

CVida sacramental: Mixta (calificación C): de 55 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Vida sacramental

59 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarMensual (Monthly all-school Masses, held next door at Annunciation Catholic Church, which the school's own page says are its liturgies. Counted as school Masses; the weekly Wednesday Mass is optional and is not counted here.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Liturgical Worship | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through monthly all-school masses, morning prayer, before school morning masses on Wednesdays and devotions, IWA fosters an inclusive Catholic community focused on Incarnational Spirituality.”
      Monthly all-school Masses and a Wednesday morning Mass are part of the school's worship.
      “All-school liturgies are held next door at Annunciation Catholic Church.”
      All-school liturgies are held at Annunciation Catholic Church, next door to the school.
    2. Campus Ministry Team | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every month, we gather as a community to celebrate Mass next door, at Annunciation Catholic Church.”
      The school gathers monthly for Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church next door.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaOcasionalmente (Eucharistic adoration in the chapel during Advent and Lent, a recurring seasonal pattern.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Team | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Euhcaristic Adoration in the chapel during Advent and Lent”
      Eucharistic adoration is held in the chapel during Advent and Lent.
  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSacerdote visitante o compartido (Masses are published.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Liturgical Worship | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through monthly all-school masses, morning prayer, before school morning masses on Wednesdays and devotions, IWA fosters an inclusive Catholic community focused on Incarnational Spirituality.”
      Monthly all-school Masses and a Wednesday morning Mass are part of the school's worship.
      “Each morning, we begin the day in prayer and Mass is offered in our school chapel on Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m.”
      Mass is offered in the school chapel on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m., and the day begins with prayer.
ATeología y plan de estudios: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Teología y plan de estudios

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (Theology I, II, III and IV are required for graduation, one per year (4 required theology courses in the four years, counted as full-year equivalents). Taken in every grade.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Our Curriculum | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/academics/our-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 Theology (I, II, III, IV)”
      Four years of theology (Theology I through IV) are required for graduation.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBSí (The school states that it follows the approved USCCB framework.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Theology | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/academics/iwa-education/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “IWA follows the approved USCCB Framework which allows for five possible elective themes.”
      The theology courses follow the USCCB framework.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaSí (An Intro to Philosophy course is offered (an elective).)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Theology | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/academics/iwa-education/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course will introduce students to the fundamental topics and concepts of the history of philosophy.”
      An Intro to Philosophy elective is offered.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
BCultura del campus: Buena (calificación B): de 70 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Cultura del campus

80 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (Freshman, sophomore, junior and senior retreats; attendance at the annual class retreats is a graduation requirement.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Team | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Retreat Program is a fundamental component of an IWA education; our students attend retreat every year.”
      Students attend a retreat every year.
    2. Retreat Program | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/retreat-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “attendance at the annual class retreats is a graduation requirement for all IWA students.”
      Annual class retreats are a graduation requirement.
  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Personal de pastoralUno (One campus minister is named (Anja Ozols). The Director of Campus Ministry is mentioned without a name.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Theology | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/academics/iwa-education/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Anja Ozols Campus Minister, Theology Teacher”
      Anja Ozols is listed as Campus Minister and theology teacher.
  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaUno (The student-led Campus Ministry Team with five ministry teams and a weekly student-led Bible study. A Faith category is listed on the clubs page.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Team | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry Team (CMT) is made up 60 Juniors and Seniors who form five ministry teams.”
      A student-led Campus Ministry Team of juniors and seniors forms five ministry teams.
      “Every Monday, CMT hosts a student-led Bible Study for all students to gather and share their unique reflections and perspectives on the Word of God.”
      A student-led Bible study is held every Monday.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí (Each morning begins with prayer, a morning offering is made on announcements daily, and prayer is held before lunch.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Liturgical Worship | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each morning, we begin the day in prayer and Mass is offered in our school chapel on Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m.”
      Mass is offered in the school chapel on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m., and the day begins with prayer.
    2. Campus Ministry Team | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morning offering on announcements every day”
      A morning offering is made on announcements every day.
AServicio y doctrina social católica: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Horas de servicio obligatorias40 horas o más en cuatro años (75 service hours are required across high school, above the 40-hour threshold.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Service Learning | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To foster a spirituality of the Incarnation and a lifelong love of service, students at Incarnate Word Academy complete 75 hours of service throughout their high school career.”
      Students complete 75 hours of service over high school.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaSí (Theology IV, a required course, introduces Catholic social teaching.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Theology | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/academics/iwa-education/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the social doctrine of the Catholic Church (also known as Catholic social teaching).”
      Theology IV, a required course, introduces Catholic social teaching.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí (The service program and Service Team serve Houston organizations, with the school's stated commitment to fight for justice.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Incarnational Spirituality | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/incarnational-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Care for those in need and fight for justice”
      The school lists caring for those in need and fighting for justice as part of its spirituality.
    2. Campus Ministry Team | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students identify organizations within the Houston community where we can truly live out our faith through service.”
      Students serve Houston organizations to live out their faith.

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

  • Four years of theology (Theology I to IV) are required, and the theology courses follow the USCCB framework.
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Our Curriculum | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/academics/our-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 Theology (I, II, III, IV)”
      Four years of theology (Theology I through IV) are required for graduation.
    2. Theology | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/academics/iwa-education/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “IWA follows the approved USCCB Framework which allows for five possible elective themes.”
      The theology courses follow the USCCB framework.
  • Each grade attends an annual class retreat, and attendance is a graduation requirement.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Retreat Program | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/retreat-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “attendance at the annual class retreats is a graduation requirement for all IWA students.”
      Annual class retreats are a graduation requirement.
  • Students complete 75 hours of service over high school.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Service Learning | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To foster a spirituality of the Incarnation and a lifelong love of service, students at Incarnate Word Academy complete 75 hours of service throughout their high school career.”
      Students complete 75 hours of service over high school.

Inquietudes

  • Mass on campus is published only for Wednesday mornings, and the monthly all-school Mass is held next door.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Team | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Additionally, we offer an optional Mass every Wednesday before school at 7:30 a.m. in our IWA Chapel, which is open to students and faculty all day, every day.”
      An optional Mass is offered every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. in the IWA Chapel, which is open all day.
      “Every month, we gather as a community to celebrate Mass next door, at Annunciation Catholic Church.”
      The school gathers monthly for Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church next door.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

Campus Ministry Team and IWA Chapel

  • Dirección: 609 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77002
  • Ubicación: En el campus
  • Instalaciones: capilla

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Fuente: incarnateword.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, incarnateword.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

11 grupos y actividades regulares · 2 en el campus, 5 fuera del campus, 4 sin ubicación publicada

Liturgia y oración 3

  • Monthly all-school MassFuera del campus
    Mensual
    All-school liturgy held at Annunciation Catholic Church next door.
    incarnateword.org
  • Eucharistic procession on Holy ThursdayFuera del campus
    Holy Thursday
    Procession through downtown Houston.
    incarnateword.org
  • Eucharistic adoration during Advent and LentEn el campus
    Advent and Lent
    Eucharistic adoration in the school chapel.
    incarnateword.org

Retiros 4

  • Freshman retreatFuera del campus
    Day retreat at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
    incarnateword.org
  • Junior retreatFuera del campus
    Two-day overnight retreat at Forest Glen Camp with Mass, Adoration and Reconciliation.
    incarnateword.org
  • Retiro de último añoFuera del campus
    Three-day, two-night retreat at Camp Cho-Yeh.
    incarnateword.org
  • Sophomore retreat
    Day retreat focused on finding God through nature, art, music and daily encounters.
    incarnateword.org

Clubes y grupos 1

  • Campus Ministry TeamEn el campus
    Student-led team of juniors and seniors forming five ministry teams (Liturgy, Prayer, Retreat, Service and Bible Studies).
    incarnateword.org

Formación en la fe 2

  • Weekly student-led Bible Study
    Mondays
    Student-led Bible study open to all students, led by trained leaders who use Lectio Divina.
    incarnateword.org
  • Rosary devotions and prayer team activities
    The Prayer Team coordinates rosary devotions, praise and worship and other prayer for students.
    incarnateword.org

Servicio 1

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Pastoral universitaria

Fuentes (2)
  1. Campus Ministry Team | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/spirituality/campus-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry Team (CMT) is made up 60 Juniors and Seniors who form five ministry teams.”
    A student-led Campus Ministry Team of juniors and seniors forms five ministry teams.
    “Additionally, we offer an optional Mass every Wednesday before school at 7:30 a.m. in our IWA Chapel, which is open to students and faculty all day, every day.”
    An optional Mass is offered every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. in the IWA Chapel, which is open all day.
  2. Map & Directions | Incarnate Word Academyincarnateword.org/about/map-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Incarnate Word Academy 609 Crawford Street Houston, TX 77002”
    The school's published address is 609 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77002.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

AExcelencia académica: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.
99 de 100
De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

  • Graduados que van a universidades de cuatro años 75% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 75% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.100%
  • Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 25% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.8.3 to 1

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica. Los datos federales sobre escuelas secundarias privadas se limitan a estas dos medidas.

Fuente: NCES Private School Survey (año escolar 2023–24)

Datos de la escuela

TipoEscuela católica independiente
DiócesisArquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston, TX
Grados9–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)248
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12248
Mixta o de un solo sexoSolo mujeres
Proporción estudiantes-maestro8.3 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años100%
EntornoCiudad

Fuente: archivo de uso público del NCES Private School Survey 23-24 (año escolar 2023–24). La tasa de ingreso a la universidad y la proporción estudiante-maestro alimentan Excelencia académica; nada de aquí cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Iglesia local

Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston

Mons. Joe S. Vásquez, arzobispo de Galveston-Houston

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Incarnate Word Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Incarnate Word Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
What is Incarnate Word Academy’s Compass Score?
88 de 100 (calificación B). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Where is Mass celebrated at Incarnate Word Academy?
Mass is listed at IWA Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Incarnate Word Academy Compass Recommended?
Yes. Incarnate Word Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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