Placement Exams

- Holy Name will be offering four High School Placement Test (HSPT) dates for current 8th grade students (Class of 2029). The dates are:
  Saturday, October 19: 9 AM to 12 PM
  
  Wednesday, November 6: 5 PM to 8 PM
  
  Saturday, November 16: 9 AM to 12 PM
  
  Saturday, December 7: 9 AM to 12 PM
  
  Register here for the HSPT at Holy Name.
  
  An eighth grade student can only take the test once at Holy Name High School. The cost for the test is $20, which you can pay when you arrive (check or cash) or online.
  
  There will be a Parent Information Session during each of the testing dates. More details regarding the meeting will be sent prior to your student's testing date.
  
  Holy Name awards merit scholarships to the students who score in the top 15% on the admissions exam. All the below testing dates are eligible for scholarship consideration.
  
  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Director of Admissions Ms. Keri Wach at [email protected] or 440-886-0300 ext. 100.
- Additional HSPT Information
- HSPT Prep Classes
Additional HSPT Information
- All incoming students will be required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) in order to fully submit an application.
  
  We encourage students to test at Holy Name High School, but are welcome to test at other schools. Students can only test once at Holy Name. Parent/guardians may submit their student's highest test score to the admissions team to be considered for scholarship and placement. Please email test results to [email protected].
  
  Holy Name awards merit scholarships to the students who score in the top 15% on the admissions exam. These students will be named Holy Name Scholar Students and will receive a tiered scholarship ranging from $1000 – $6000. This scholarship is renewable based on strong academic achievement and will be awarded and celebrated in December.
  
  If you student has an academic service plan and needs accommodations, please note this on the registration form and a member of the admissions team will contact you prior to the exam. For more information on Holy Name's Academic Adjustment Plan, please click here.
  Holy Name takes a holistic approach when reviewing a student’s application, taking into consideration:
  Academic Performance
  Teacher Recommendations
  Disciplinary Standing
  Extracurricular Involvement
  Attendance
  Standardized Test Scores
  HSPT Scores
  Commitment to continual growth in mind, body, and spirit
  Upon acceptance, Holy Name will use a student’s grades (7th and 8th) and standardized test scores (MAP, IOWA, PLAN) to determine placement and schedule at Holy Name.
HSPT Prep Classes
- Seeley Test Pros will offer HSPT Preparation Course(s) at Holy Name High School on the following dates:
  Saturday, October 5th - 9:00am - 3:00pm - registration now open!
  Students who receive higher scores on high school admissions tests:
  Gain admissions to their #1 high school choice
  Qualify for scholarship opportunities
  Test into more advanced curriculum choices, including Honors and Advanced Placement
  
  Students who attend this class will:
  Take an official, retired HSPT test under testing conditions.
  Receive a detailed report of their HSPT test results.
  Learn valuable test taking tips and techniques.
  Review essential content relevant to the test.
  Gain test confidence and reduce test anxiety.
  Prepare for the HSPT test at Holy Name or any other area Catholic high schools.
  Receive a 464 page HSPT textbook and instructional materials.
  
  For more information and to register, please visit the Seeley website here!