General

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will administer the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at area high schools on the date/s listed below. Students testing at a high school must preregister online for the test. Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. (CST) on the close date/s listed below. To register after the deadline, cancel your registration, or confirm any testing details, please call the Admissions Office of your preferred testing site.

Students applying to high schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia may only take the HSPT one time.

Please note that students who attend a Catholic Elementary/Middle school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will test at their current school during regular hours and do not need to register. All other students must register to test at a high school. Please refer to your current elementary school for specifics on test administration.

Whom to Contact

Questions? Need to cancel? Please call the Admissions Office of the school where you are testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make changes to my registration?

You have until a week after your scheduled test date to make changes to your registration online.

To make changes, click “Already Registered” at the top of the page. Under “Update Registration,” type the email address you entered during registration, and the registration number you received. Click “Login” to access to your registration and make any changes.

Can I change my high school choices after I register?

You have until a week after your scheduled test date to make changes to your registration online.

To make changes, click “Already Registered” at the top of the page. Under “Update Registration,” type the email address you entered during registration, and the registration number you received. Click “Login” to access to your registration and make any changes.

Can I change my test date?

You have until a week after your scheduled test date to make changes to your registration online.

To make changes, click “Already Registered” at the top of the page. Under “Update Registration,” type the email address you entered during registration, and the registration number you received. Click “Login” to access to your registration and make any changes.

What if I missed the test date I signed up for?

If there is another test scheduled that you are able to attend, you may simply change your test date by updating your registration – there is no need to register again.

Can I cancel my registration?

To cancel your registration, contact the school where you are registered to test. The school will be able to cancel your registration.

I never received an email confirming my test registration. What should I do?

Click “Already Registered” at the top of the page to resend the confirmation email. Under “Resend Confirmation Email,” type the email address you entered during registration and click “Send Email.” Be sure to check your email SPAM or Junk folder.

If you still do not receive an email confirmation, call your testing site, as they can provide your confirmation number. You should also confirm the email address entered during registration, as this is where emailed test results will be sent.


Instructions

  • REGISTER online for the HSPT below.
    • Choose your test date and high school location below.
      Students who attend a Catholic Elementary/Middle school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will test at their current school during regular hours and do not need to register.
    • Click “Register Student” below for the testing site where you wish to take the test.
  • DESIGNATE the high school(s) you want to receive your test scores.
    • When registering, families may choose up to three (3) high schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to receive their child’s test results.
  • RECEIVE an immediate confirmation email and registration number. Print and keep your email confirmation somewhere safe; you will need it to make any updates or changes to your registration.
  • TAKE the HSPT. Students should bring a copy of their registration number with them on the day of the test.

Test Dates and Locations - High Schools

Available dates are listed below and are sorted by test date.

Date Location Registration Opens Registration Closes
10/05/2023 Lansdale Catholic High School 09/05/2023 10/03/2023 Details
10/07/2023 Cardinal O'Hara High School 09/05/2023 10/05/2023 Details
10/07/2023 Conwell-Egan Catholic High School 09/05/2023 10/05/2023 Details
10/07/2023 Little Flower Catholic High School 09/05/2023 10/05/2023 Details
10/07/2023 Pope John Paul II High School 09/05/2023 10/05/2023 Details
10/07/2023 Saints Neumann Goretti 09/05/2023 10/05/2023 Details
10/07/2023 St Hubert Catholic High School 09/05/2023 10/05/2023 Details
10/08/2023 Bishop Shanahan High School 09/05/2023 10/06/2023 Details
10/08/2023 Bonner & Prendie 09/05/2023 10/06/2023 Details
10/08/2023 West Catholic Preparatory High School 09/05/2023 10/06/2023 Details
10/09/2023 Archbishop Ryan High School 09/05/2023 10/07/2023 Details
10/10/2023 Archbishop John Carroll High School 09/05/2023 10/08/2023 Details
10/10/2023 Father Judge High School 09/05/2023 10/08/2023 Details
10/12/2023 Bonner & Prendie 09/05/2023 10/10/2023 Details
10/12/2023 Father Judge High School 09/05/2023 10/10/2023 Details
10/14/2023 Archbishop Ryan High School 09/05/2023 10/12/2023 Details
10/14/2023 Archbishop Wood High School 09/05/2023 10/12/2023 Details
10/14/2023 Roman Catholic High School 09/05/2023 10/12/2023 Details
10/14/2023 St Hubert Catholic High School 09/05/2023 10/12/2023 Details
10/15/2023 Little Flower Catholic High School 09/05/2023 10/13/2023 Details
10/17/2023 Cardinal O'Hara High School 09/05/2023 10/15/2023 Details