High School Placement Test (HSPT)

All 8th graders applying to a Catholic high school in Cincinnati must take the High School Placement Test (HSPT).

The HSPT test may be taken at Ursuline Academy or any Cincinnati area Archdiocesan high school where they have applied and met eligibility requirements.

Registration for the test is made through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and will open in Fall 2025.

The HSPT test is November 22, 2025.

Interested in HSPT Prep Classes?

Ursuline offers two sessions in July, in addition to a Fall session prior to the test. Registration for the July Prep Class sessions are currently open. Fall Prep Class registration will open after the start of school.

HSPT Prep Class (2 Sessions)

Prepare for the HSPT at Ursuline! Led by an experienced Ursuline Academy teacher, the HSPT test prep course will help you feel more confident on testing day so you can do your best. The course will cover standardized test taking strategies as well as familiarize you with the format and types of questions on the HSPT, including practice questions for each section. An HSPT Prep Book will be provided for each registered student. Two sessions will be offered: Session 1 - July 7-11; Session 2 - July 14-18. We will offer a practice test on Saturday, July 19th.

Session 1: July 7-11, 2025 - 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Session 2: July 14-18, 2025 -12:30 PM – 2:00 PM * Want to spend a day at UA? Hone your writing skills at Young Writers Workshop in the morning and stay for HSPT Prep Class in the afternoon!
Grade: Girls - 8th
Cost: $130