Admission Testing

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:

• Verbal Skills: Assesses a student's vocabulary understanding.
• Quantitative Skills: Assesses problem-solving abilities involving numbers and calculations.
• Reading: Assesses comprehension and analysis of texts, as well as critical thinking.
• Mathematics: Similar to quantitative skills, assesses understanding of mathematical concepts and principles.
• Language: Assesses understanding of grammar, writing mechanics, and language usage.

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.

Register

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.