The High School Placement Test is offered throughout the fall for eighth-grade boys.
As part of the admission process, all applicants must take the High School Placement Test at St. Edward. Registration is required.
There is no cost to take the test, and eighth-grade boys are welcome to take it as many times as they wish!
About the Test
The HSPT is a standardized, multiple-choice exam that measures academic abilities on a national scale. It includes five subsections:
Test results, in addition to grades and teacher recommendations, are used for future class placement. High scores on the test can also qualify students for merit scholarships.
While their sons take the HSPT test, parents enjoy an informative presentation and light breakfast. The school's leadership team will discuss the uniqueness of a St. Edward education–including our Holy Cross mission, IB curriculum, and innovative mindset.
Test Accommodations
If your son has a learning plan, IEP, or 504 plan qualifying him for test accommodations, such as extended time, please submit a copy of this documentation at least one week in advance. Send to Matt Altieri ’05, Dean of Student Support Services, at maltieri@sehs.net.