Incarnate Word High School is a private all-girls school founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1881.
Originally established as a co-educational grade school, the institution would evolve into an all-girls high school. It is a division of the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio.
As a division of the university, Incarnate Word High School’s mission is to prepare confident young women dedicated to academic excellence, integrity, community of faith, compassion, service, and stewardship. Teaching ninth through 12th grade students, the high school has an enrollment of approximately 375.
Niche.com, a website that evaluates schools based on several core competencies, awards the school its highest ratings, with academics leading the way. Providing a solid faith-based curriculum in the sciences, literature, language arts, history and mathematics, Incarnate Word High School is firmly committed to student mastery of these subjects. Students can also elect to participate in a Capstone Project program designed to challenge them to make a doctoral-like dissertation on a subject of their choosing.
Incarnate Word High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
727 E Hildebrand Ave,
San Antonio, TX
311
Students
A-
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$13,650
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
C+
A-
B
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
26
Part Time Teachers
1
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
12
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
87%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Hispanic
73.8%
White
18.6%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
210 Students
University of the Incarnate Word
176 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio
166 Students
Texas A&M University
165 Students
Baylor University
122 Students
Texas State University
120 Students
Rice University
100 Students
St. Edward's University
90 Students
Texas Tech University
87 Students
St. Mary's University
86 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
75 Students
Psychology
69 Students
Business
59 Students
Nursing
58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
49 Students
Political Science and Government
33 Students
Pre-Law Studies
32 Students
Criminology
29 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
28 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
26 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/14/2024
I love the traditions of Incarnate Word. It is very including and welcoming to each student and family. I have made lifelong friends while participating in sports and clubs.
11/6/2023
I enjoy going to school here, and I love the traditions and academics offered. There are some amazing teachers at Incarnate Word, and they have years and years of experience.
8/30/2023
I enjoy the school and the education I get. I just don't like how often the teachers change and how the schedule is not taught to the new teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/22/2025
I am an alumni from IWHS. I learned to appreciate it much more after I graduated. My daughter is a prospective student in a few years. There was unstable administration in the past, but Dr. Reyna has come in to turn that around. In volunteering at the institution recently, I am excited to see how Dr...
10/6/2023
First and foremost, my disappointment lies with the administration of IWHS. Throughout my daughter's time at the school, I observed a consistent lack of transparency, accountability, and responsiveness from the administration. They have consistently failed to address important issues effectively, pa...
12/7/2022
Highly disappointed in this school. It should be run by nuns not the current leadership. There is no even distribution of race because everyone is Hispanic. What a waste of money to send our daughters here.
7/27/2022
Lots of teacher turnover and the schedule is rather a mess. I don't think the girls use their time wisely; it seems a lot of time is wasted due to lots of movement and low supervision. Lots of busy work; academics are at level but not too challenging. Be sure to look carefully at this school and oth...
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List Price Range
$143K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
10,492
Average Home Value
$286,258
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
48%
Average Household Income
$75,511
% of College Grads
27.5%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,837 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Kenwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Brackenridge Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Olmos Basin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Grills
Alameda Circle Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Triangle Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Shearer Hills/Ridgeview Walking Trail
Olmos Park Terrace
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Incarnate Word High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 727 E Hildebrand Ave in San Antonio, in the Olmos Park neighborhood. Annual tuition is $13,650. The school has a total enrollment of 311 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Incarnate Word High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $286,258. Discover additional schools in the area, like Keystone School, Central Catholic High School, Providence Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what San Antonio has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Incarnate Word High School.