Admissions

Admissions Overview

Dear Future Shamrock

Thank you for considering Incarnate Word High School! With the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, IWHS has served as a home of learning and spiritual growth for generations of young women from every walk of life. At IWHS, it is our goal to create an atmosphere where knowledge is best experienced through self-discovery and self-directed learning.

As a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVIs), IWHS strives to spread the educational vision of the Sisters to all. Attending IWHS is much more than an opportunity to obtain your high school diploma. IWHS, as an extension of the CCVI ministries, invites young women to become women who are led by faith to live into their potential. When you join the Shamrock Sisterhood, you are joining a group of women who have been grounded in and reflect a passion for service leadership, compassion, equity, and justice since 1881.

To be a woman of the Incarnate Word means to be a woman who is led by faith. Although the Sisters of Charity started their service in San Antonio, the mission extends far beyond our city, through the actions and pursuits of alumnae across the globe. Encouraged by the faculty, staff, parents, families and their time at IWHS to reach their academic and individual potential, graduates enter the world demonstrating service leadership and fostering compassion, equity, and justice.

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2025-2026 Application Timeline

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September 16: Application Opens
December 2nd: Application Closes
Dec. 9th-13th: 8th Grade Interviews
January 8th, 2025: Acceptance Day
February 19th: Registration Night

Join us at our upcoming recruitment events to immerse yourself in the Shamrock experience!

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Nicole Ziske

Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist

(210) 829-3118

Visit Us

We warmly invite prospective families to experience our school firsthand! Join us for a tour and see our vibrant campus in action. Your child can even shadow one of our current students to get a true feel for what it's like to be part of the Shamrock community. We're excited to welcome you and show you all the wonderful things our school has to offer! We look forward to hearing from you!

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Campus Tour: Schedule Now

Get to know IWHS with an in-person campus tour. In-person tours are a great way for new students and their families to get to know Incarnate Word High School. Campus tours are offered every Wednesday and by appointment only.

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Shadow a Shamrock: Schedule Now

Shadow A Shamrock visit allows girls in grade 8 (and any high school transfer students) the opportunity to experience a day in the life of an Incarnate Word High School student. Students will be paired with an IWHS student ambassador to explore the IWHS campus, attend classes and lunch, and learn more about all that IWHS has to offer. Drop-off begins at 7:45am and pick-up is at 3:00pm. Parents/guardians and students are invited back to campus at 3:00pm for an optional Q&A session and school tour.

Shadow Day Instructions
To register your daughter for a Shadow Day, please select a date from the link below.

SCHEDULE A SHADOW DAY

If you are having trouble scheduling, please contact Iliana Mallett '15 at iliana.mallett@iwhs-satx.org.
Pathway for 7th Grade

It's never too early to build your legacy! 7th-grade students and families are invited to experience IWHS throughout the school year. Visit our Pathways for 7th Grade page to learn more.