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Incarnate Word High School

  • LocationSan Antonio, TX
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 318 students

All-female

Official website

Incarnate Word High School is a private, all-female Catholic day school in San Antonio, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Its published faith life includes a monthly school Mass, monthly reconciliation and adoration in Mother Pierre Chapel, daily prayer, a yearly retreat for each class, four years of religious studies, and 100 required service hours.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Incarnate Word High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miOur Lady’s Chapel: 0.6 mi1Chapel of the Incarnate Word: 0.7 mi2Saint Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church: 1.0 mi4Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church: 1.1 mi5Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church: 1.5 mi6Mission and Faith Formation (Mother Pierre Chapel): 0.1 miIncarnate Word High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady’s Chapel — 0.6 mi
  2. Chapel of the Incarnate Word — 0.7 mi
  3. Saint Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 111 Barilla Place, San Antonio
  4. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 3107 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio
  5. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 223 East Summit Avenue, San Antonio
  6. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 4603 Saint John's Way, San Antonio

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (Monthly school Mass with students, faculty, staff and administration, per the Faith Formation page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly masses are celebrated together with our students, faculty, staff, and administration throughout the year.”
      A school Mass is celebrated monthly with students, faculty and staff.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The page says reconciliation is held monthly on the first Friday and also says students may take part weekly; both support the monthly or more often level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Held Monthly on the first Friday of each month in the Mother Pierre Chapel”
      Reconciliation is held monthly on the first Friday in the chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is held monthly, on the first Friday, in Mother Pierre Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Held Monthly - First Friday of Every Month on the Mother Pierre Chapel”
      Eucharistic adoration is held monthly on the first Friday in the chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are supported by priests, deacons and parish leaders.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are grateful to have the support of priests, deacons, and parish spiritual leaders who assist us in our mission.”
      Priests, deacons and parish leaders support the school's Masses; no chaplain is named.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religious Studies I to IV are required, one course a year, for 4 credits (full-year equivalents); taken in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Courses and Graduation Requirements | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/academics/courses-and-graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion | Religious Studies I,II, III, & IV | 4”
      Four years (four credits) of Religious Studies I to IV are required.
    2. Religious Studies | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/academics/departments/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Religious Studies Department has two goals. One is to teach the students about the life and mission of Jesus Christ, our Savior, and the history and traditions of the Catholic Church.”
      The Religious Studies department teaches the history and traditions of the Catholic Church.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each year students attend their class retreat; every grade has one.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Retreats | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year students are required to attend their class retreat and may choose to participate in the annual Grace Retreat, a schoolwide event open to all grade levels.”
      Students attend a class retreat each year.
      “Grace Retreat is an annual school-wide retreat open to all grade levels.”
      The Grace Retreat is an annual school-wide retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry staff member is listed: the Mission Integration Coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Leadership | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/about/meet-the-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lucia Martinez Mission Integration Coordinator”
      Lucia Martinez is the Mission Integration Coordinator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Peer Ministry and the Rosary Club are listed as faith-based student groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Peer Ministry | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/peer-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peer Ministry is a student-led ministry that works with the Mission Integration Coordinator to develop and provide prayer activities, retreat leadership, and engage students in various forms of faith formation.”
      Peer Ministry is a student-led faith group.
    2. Student Life | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rosary Club Shamrock Minds”
      The Rosary Club is a listed student club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The Faith Formation page says the school day begins and ends with prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At IWHS, everyday begins and ends with prayer.”
      Daily prayer begins and ends the school day.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (100 mandatory service hours toward graduation (30 hours a year).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must complete 30 hours of service every year of enrollment at IWHS for the 100 mandatory hours toward graduation.”
      100 mandatory service hours are required toward graduation.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A school Mass is celebrated monthly with students, faculty and staff.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly masses are celebrated together with our students, faculty, staff, and administration throughout the year.”
      A school Mass is celebrated monthly with students, faculty and staff.
  • Reconciliation and adoration are held monthly in Mother Pierre Chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Held Monthly on the first Friday of each month in the Mother Pierre Chapel”
      Reconciliation is held monthly on the first Friday in the chapel.
      “Held Monthly - First Friday of Every Month on the Mother Pierre Chapel”
      Eucharistic adoration is held monthly on the first Friday in the chapel.
  • Four years of Religious Studies are required, and students attend a retreat each year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Courses and Graduation Requirements | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/academics/courses-and-graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion | Religious Studies I,II, III, & IV | 4”
      Four years (four credits) of Religious Studies I to IV are required.
    2. Student Retreats | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year students are required to attend their class retreat and may choose to participate in the annual Grace Retreat, a schoolwide event open to all grade levels.”
      Students attend a class retreat each year.
  • 100 service hours are required toward graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must complete 30 hours of service every year of enrollment at IWHS for the 100 mandatory hours toward graduation.”
      100 mandatory service hours are required toward graduation.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Mission and Faith Formation (Mother Pierre Chapel)

  • Address: 727 E Hildebrand, San Antonio, TX 78212
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: incarnatewordhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, incarnatewordhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Peer MinistryOn campus
    Student-led ministry that plans prayer activities and retreat leadership with the Mission Integration Coordinator.
    incarnatewordhs.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Liturgical Choir
    Volunteer choir for students who take part in school liturgies.
    incarnatewordhs.org

Retreats 2

  • Class retreats
    Each year
    Each class attends a student-led retreat each year.
    incarnatewordhs.org
  • Grace Retreat
    Annual, spring semester
    Annual overnight school-wide retreat open to all grade levels.
    incarnatewordhs.org

Service 1

  • Community Service Day
    Usually spring semester
    A day when the whole school serves the local community.
    incarnatewordhs.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Faith Formation | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/faith/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monthly masses are celebrated together with our students, faculty, staff, and administration throughout the year.”
    A school Mass is celebrated monthly with students, faculty and staff.
    “Held Monthly on the first Friday of each month in the Mother Pierre Chapel”
    Reconciliation is held monthly on the first Friday in the chapel.
    “727 E Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78212”
    The school and its faith formation office are at 727 E Hildebrand, San Antonio.
  2. Meet the Leadership | Incarnate Word High Schoolincarnatewordhs.org/about/meet-the-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Lucia Martinez Mission Integration Coordinator”
    Lucia Martinez is the Mission Integration Coordinator.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
89 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.6 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of San Antonio, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)318
Students in grades 9–12318
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio12.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of San Antonio

The Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, Archbishop of San Antonio

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archsa.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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