High School Placement Test (HSPT)

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a national high school exam written by Scholastic Testing Services and required for incoming freshmen. The exam covers five areas: verbal, language, reading, math skills and quantitative math (math aptitude). This test is mandatory and will help determine your student’s placement in our academic program. Prospective students may only take the test once.

A supplemental writing portion will also be administered by St. Petersburg Catholic High School. Scores may be shared with other schools using this same exam.

No additional fee is required for the HSPT.

Prospective students should arrive at St. Petersburg Catholic High School for the entrance exam by 7:45 a.m. on the date of testing. Students will finish approximately three hours after the start of the exam.

Students may not use calculators on the HSPT. All necessary materials will be provided.

Preparation guides for the HSPT, a nationally standardized test, can be purchased at local bookstores or online.

November 5, 2022 - HSPT (Entrance Exam)

HSPT for families that applied by October 31st. Students that test during the month of November will be eligible for merit scholarships. Merit scholarships are awarded to students with the top overall HSPT scores and applied to their freshman year tuition at St. Petersburg Catholic High School.

November 29, 2022 - HSPT (Entrance Exam) Makeup

* HSPT for families that applied after October 31st or were unable to come on November 5, 2022. This test will be administered during the school day. Please notify St. Petersburg Catholic High School Admissions Office by email, [email protected], if you will be attending on this test date.

January 24, 2023 - HSPT (Entrance Exam) Makeup