Admissions
Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)
Dear Future Shamrock
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program provides eligible Texas families with state-funded education savings accounts that may be used for approved educational expenses, including tuition at participating private schools. Incarnate Word High School is an approved TEFA school for the 2026–2027 school year, allowing families to use awarded funds toward an IWHS education.
The application period for the 2026–2027 school year has closed. Families who received an award will receive information from IWHS regarding their tuition account and any applicable adjustments. Those interested in future application opportunities may join the 2027–2028 interest list and find the latest program information on the official Texas Education Freedom Accounts website.
The application period for the 2026–2027 school year has closed. Families who received an award will receive information from IWHS regarding their tuition account and any applicable adjustments. Those interested in future application opportunities may join the 2027–2028 interest list and find the latest program information on the official Texas Education Freedom Accounts website.
Stay informed about the TEFA program.
If you’re interested in applying or would like to receive updates, please fill out the form below.
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. -
What is a shadow day?
A Shadow Day is a visit that allows prospective students (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 InstructionsTo register your daughter for a Shadow Day, please select a date from the link below.If you are having trouble scheduling, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@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.
