Catholic all-girls college prep in Houston with specialized support for learning differences and ADD/ADHD
St. Agnes Academy is a Catholic all-girls college preparatory school in Houston serving grades 9-12, with dedicated support for students with learning differences. The school offers specialized Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support, making it accessible to young women with dyslexia, language-based learning differences, and mild learning disabilities who thrive in a structured, faith-based environment.
With an average class size of 17 and 77% of faculty holding advanced degrees, St. Agnes provides individualized attention alongside rigorous academics. The curriculum includes 28+ AP courses, honors options, and a comprehensive college counseling program designed to support each student's unique learning profile and post-secondary goals. The school's commitment to academic excellence is paired with a supportive community that values both intellectual growth and personal development.
Tuition is $26,900 annually, with tuition assistance available for qualifying families. The admissions process welcomes applications through December 15, with an acceptance rate of 55%. For families seeking a college-preparatory education with intentional special needs support, St. Agnes offers the combination of academic rigor and learning difference expertise that helps students with ADHD and learning disabilities succeed at the secondary level.
| Year Founded | 1906 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $26,900 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition Assistance is available. |
| Total Students | 952 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 103 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 77 |
| Average Class Size | 17 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
| Admissions Director | Brigid Schiro |
| Admissions Associate | Beth Anchondo |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 |
| Acceptance Rate | 55 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 21 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $8,900 |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 58 |
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Diving · Field Hockey · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Water Polo |
| Clubs and Organizations | Academic Challenge Team · American Red Cross · Amnesty International · Anime Club · Art Club · Astronomy Club · Biology Club · Book Club · Campus Ministry Club · Chinese Club · Close-Up · Club Pink · Creative Writing Club · Diversity Club · Eastern Pacific Youth Club · Engineering Team · Film Club · French Club · Green Club · Habitat for Humanity · Harvard Model Congress · Hispanic Student Union · Italian Culture Club · Junior Statesmen of America · Key Club · Kid's Club · Latin Club · Math Club · Mediterranean Club · Model U.N. · Spanish Club · Speech and Debate Club · St. Agnes Spirit Club · St. Agnes Thespians · St. Thomas Spirit Club · Strake Jesuit Spirit Club · Student Council · Students for Life · Students United for Islamic Awareness Club · Triple Trio · Video Game Club · VTV-Veritas TV · Young Democrats · Young Republicans · Show More (28) · Hide |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Texas Association of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | www.st-agnes.org/news--calendar |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1288 |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |
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