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Class of 2030 prospective students and all transfer students looking to attend St. Paul Catholic High School in the 2026-2027 school year must take a High School Placement Exam (HSPT) as part of the St. Paul application process.

The next Placement Exam will take place on
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00am

Please fill out the form below to sign up for the January placement exam.

Test Information:

  • The Placement Exam is a standardized test that evaluates a student’s performance levels in both basic skills and cognitive areas. The basic skills are math, reading, and language. This exam is NOT an entrance exam. Scores from this exam will be used for academic class choices when registering.
  • The cognitive portion of the test measures verbal and quantitative skills. The test is multiple-choice and is divided into several sections.

Basic Information:

  • The test fee is $25, covering the cost of the exam
  • Students should bring two #2 pencils
  • Snacks/refreshments will be provided
  • Calculators are not permitted

Families — On scheduled Placement Exam dates in the Fall and Winter, there will be an informational session beginning at 8:00am for parents/guardians to hear about St. Paul academic programs as well as a tuition assistance conversation. Families are welcome to join us the morning of the Placement Exam.  No registration required to attend.

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If yes, the Admissions Office will follow up with you for appropriate paperwork.
$25.00