The HSPT usually pops up on calendars around early to mid-January, just after the holiday lights come down and the school applications heat up. Each Catholic high school sets its own date, so don’t assume they’re all the same. Some schools offer just one testing day, while others give you a couple of options. The […]

Registration usually happens through the school where your child plans to take the test. Some Dallas Catholic high schools offer online sign-ups directly through their websites, while others ask you to fill out a form or email the admissions office. There’s no central HSPT registration site, so it’s kind of a DIY situation. If your […]

Great question—and unfortunately, there’s no magic number. The HSPT doesn’t have a single universal “passing” score. Instead, it uses percentiles. A score in the 85th percentile or higher is generally considered strong for top-tier Dallas Catholic high schools like Ursuline Academy or Bishop Lynch. But schools also look at more than just scores. They’ll consider […]

Most do, but not all. The HSPT is the go-to entrance exam for many Catholic high schools in the Dallas area, especially the well-known ones. Schools like Bishop Lynch and Ursuline Academy typically require it for 9th-grade applicants. But there are exceptions, and a few schools may use different assessments or waive the test entirely […]