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High School
Continuing the Tradition
- Founded in 1871
- Under the direction of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament
- Co-educational
- Enrollment of 298 students, grades 9-12
- 3,700 active alumni
Reinforcing Religious Values
- Daily classroom prayer
- Weekly Mass
- Opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent
- Stations of the Cross during Lent
- Rosary during October
- Class retreats
- Mission program
Excelling in Academics
- College Preparatory Curriculum
- Graduation Plans: Recommended – Minimum 30 credits, Advanced – Minimum30 credits, Jeanne De Matel Laureate Diploma– Minimum 30 credits
- Pre-AP Courses: English I-II, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Biology I, Chemistry I, World Geography, Spanish II-III, French II-III, Computer Science, Studio Arts, Physics
- AP (Advanced Placement) Courses: English III-IV, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Government, Economics, U.S. History, Computer Science A, Chemistry lI, Biology II, Physics B, French IV, Spanish IV, World History, Studio Art 2-D, Studio Art 3-D
- Dual Credit Courses in affiliation with Del Mar College: English IV (1301 & 1302), American Government (2301), College Algerbra I (1314), Criminal Justice (1301 & 1310), English IV (1301 & 1302), Fitness Conditioning (1106 & 2106), Plane Trigonometry (1316), Principles of Macroeconomics (2301, Spanish III & IV (2311 & 2312), U.S. History to 1865 (1301), U.S. History since 1865 (1302), Weight Training (1122 & 2122)
Encouraging Distinction
IWA High School is fully accredited by Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED) and Southern Association of College and Schools (SACS) with achievements and distinctive programs that include:
- Fifty-five percent of the high school faculty holds a Master’s Degree
- Two seniors selected for the National Merit Scholarship Program -- 2 National Commended Scholars; addtionally 5 National Hispanic Scholars
- Eight students recognized in the following categories as Caller-Times South Texas Distinguished Scholars:
- Achiever
- Career & Technology
- Communications
- General Academics
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- Performing & Fine Arts
- Science
- Service & Leadership
- Spirit
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- TAPPS Academic Team 2007, 2008, and 2010 won State Championship; TAPPS District Champions 2003-2010
- Approximately $3.6 million in scholarships awarded to seniors in 2010
Supporting Extracurriculars
Students participate in broad range of organizations, including:
- Art Club
- Asian Cultures Club
- Science Club
- French Club
- Spanish Club
- Health Careers Club
- Spirit Club
- Science Club
- Spirit Club
- Student Council
- Mission Team
- Tri-M (Modern Music Masters)
- Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics)
- National Honor Society (Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character)
Competing in Athletics
Students can compete in many sports. Universities statewide actively scout our programs.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Cheerleading
- Tennis
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Track & Field
- Golf
- Volleyball
- Soccer
**TAPPS 4A State Boys Cross Country Champions 2006, 2007, and 2008
**TAPPS 4A State Cross Country Champion 2008
Fostering Community Service
IWA provides an atmosphere that fosters generosity, tolerance, service to community and respect for all. Students are required to contribute 24 hours of volunteer service per year. Often, what begins, as a requirement becomes a personal commitment. Many students do much more than the required six hours each quarter. Among such services are the following:
Church Service:
- Altar servers
- Choir members
- Eucharistic ministers
- Lectors
- Teacher assistants in CCD programs
- Volunteers at Vacation Bible School
Service to the Community:
- Feeding the homeless on weekends
- Christmas stocking giveaways
- Food drives
- Participating in Beach Clean-up Project
- Princess Project Prom Dress collection
- Volunteering at Driscoll Children’s Hospital
- Working at the Mother Theresa Shelter
- Working with Coastal Bend Blood Center
Service to the Elderly:
- Visiting nursing homes, reading and writing letters for the elderly
- Volunteering as grocery assistant
- Volunteering to cut grass and lawn care maintenance
Campus Volunteer Service:
- Baby-sitting for parents attending school events
- Tutoring peers and elementary school children
- Working at IWA events held on nights/weekends
Admission Criteria
- Open to individuals of any race, national/ethnic origin, or gender
- Required registration materials including report cards and objective test results
- Recommendations from previous school/teachers
- Interview with new parents and student by the principal
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