High School Placement Test (HSPT)
All incoming 9th-grade applicants are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT)
At Seton, this test helps us understand each student's academic strengths and readiness for our college-prep program. This helps with course placement, from foundational to honors-level courses, to help each student thrive.
Applicants who take the HSPT at Seton will receive their test scores with their Decision Letter.
Test Dates:
December 5, 2026
- Start Time: 8:30 AM
- Fee: $50
- Extended time not available
- Registration coming soon!
December 12, 2026
- Start Time: (Standard): 8:30 AM
- Start Time (Extended): 8:00 AM
- Fee: $50
- Registration coming soon!
Extended Time Accommodations: Extended time is offered exclusively on December 12, 2026.
- To receive extended time, please email official documentation (IEP/504 Plan/Support Plan) to [email protected] at least one week prior to the test date. Documentation must state that the student receives extended time on tests.
- Instructions will be emailed a few days before the test to ensure a smooth testing day!
- Test can only be taken once
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Visit Scholastic Testing Services HSPT Parent Page here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
- Test is 3.5 hours
- Includes verbal, quantitative, reading, math, language, and writing
- Optional Science portion available for students interested in Honors Biology
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- If your student is taking the HSPT at another location and would like to take the Science portion, please email [email protected]
How is the test broken down?
- Be well rested and have a good breakfast the day of the test.
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early
- Bring at least two #2 pencils (no calculators or smartwatches)
- NO calculators permitted.
- Dress comfortably. Bring a sweater/sweatshirt, rooms may be chilly.
- Water and snacks provided. (Students may bring their own)