HSPT results-how important
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Anonymous
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This is from the website of a random Catholic high school in the Midwest but is probably applicable to most Catholic high schools in the area:
A general breakdown of the national percentiles we look for: A score of 90 or higher Indicates your son is in the top 10% of the nation for his age, and ready for our honors level classes. A score of 25 - 89 Indicates that your son will be able to do very well here in our regular college prep classes. Students on the higher end or with honors middle school classes can still try to place into higher level classes with additional CC tests in April or May. Students on the lower end can also take a summer class at CC to help successfully transition into the fall. A score of 25 or lower DOES NOT DISQUALIFY YOUR SON FROM ADMISSION We most often see this score in the Language (grammar) section. It is reflective of the actual test, not your son’s ability to succeed in a classroom setting. We will look at his report cards, other test scores, and any other data available for placement. He may need to complete a summer class at CC to help him successfully transition into CC’s academic environment. The biggest takeaway is that this is just one test, and not a full read on your son. https://catholiccentral.myschoolapp.com/page/news-detail?pk=1334667&nc=19654&fromId=280114&siteId=1178&ssl=1 |
Anonymous
This is really helpful-thank you all! |
Anonymous
This matches my understanding. The diocesan schools are looking to teach a range of kids, not just those that score well on the HSPT. It might be different at the independents. |
Anonymous
| OP- are you an active parishioner? I would talk to the pastor as sometimes they can write a letter for DC. Honestly, coming from a Catholic school and if you’re interested in one of the Diocesan schools, I would not worry about the score. I would also not worry if your family is active in a parish. |
Anonymous
| I think OP said they were NOT coming from a Catholic school. OP, in addition to ensuring that the diocesan school is on your list, you may also want to work on getting excited about your plan B. |
Anonymous
| What hspt scores did your child get to get into their school? |
Anonymous
| My DS scored an 82% on the HSPT and still qualified for a merit scholarship interview. I think schools look at the entire picture. He is coming from a Catholic K-8. |
Anonymous
What school was this? I've only ever heard of merit scholarships for 97% and higher at O'Connell and Gonzaga, but maybe that's a bad rumor. |
Anonymous
Maybe that kid was a legacy. I don’t think the HSPT requirements are as strict for legacy applicants. |
Anonymous
| What are the HSPT requirements for Gonzaga if you are not a legacy? |
Anonymous
O’Connell scholarships start at 95%. I believe Ireton is similar. I don’t know about Gonzaga. |
Anonymous
I don't think there is a specific number they are looking for. I remember that Good Counsel (if that is any help) stated they like to see scores of at least 60 percentile but you aren't ruled out if your scores are lower because they look at other things. |
Anonymous
Correct. I asked if they were coming from a Catholic parish. |
Anonymous
| We were in the same spot last year OP. I reached out to my child’s first choice school and talked to admissions and sent a note stating that it was our first choice. Not sure if it mattered but the outcome was a good one. Best of luck. I know firsthand how stressful it can be. We were also not coming from a Catholic k-8. |
Anonymous
Baltimore Area Catholic High School (MSJ, Curley, Spaulding, Calvert Hall, Loyola, etc). My DS is also an A-student, and URM. |