HSPT admissions guide
Immaculate High SchoolHSPT, admissions and deadlines
Danbury · Diocese of Bridgeport
For families applying
What to know before you make a study plan.
Catholic high school in Danbury, CT with an admissions process that explicitly uses the HSPT.
Immaculate High School in Danbury, CT uses the High School Placement Test (HSPT) as its entrance exam for 9th-grade applicants.
Before you lock a Immaculate High School study plan, take the free 25-question HSPT practice test to see which of the five sections needs work first.
Applications often include a student essay or short answers. Prompts vary by school — ask Immaculate High School for this cycle’s questions, then use the Catholic high school application essay guide.
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Key dates and details
| Exam requirement | BEGIN Your APPLICATION Complete and submit the online application and pay the $50 application fee which includes the cost of the placement exam (HSPT). |
| Open house | After touring several schools, we attended the Immaculate Open House and we were genuinely inspired. |
As listed on the school’s website when we last checked (2026-07-07). Dates change every admissions cycle — confirm with Immaculate High School’s admissions office before planning around them. See how HSPT Prep reviews school information.
Verified current-cycle sittings are on the HSPT test dates page. We do not invent days — confirm Immaculate High School’s date with the admissions office before you register.
Admissions checklist
| HSPT required | BEGIN Your APPLICATION Complete and submit the online application and pay the $50 application fee which includes the cost of the placement exam (HSPT). |
| Application | Application required as part of admissions. |
| Transcript | Gerwien Endowment Memorial Scholarships Banner Sponsorships Events Annual Gala Dinner and Dance Annual Golf Outing Day of Giving REG Endowment Breakfast Immaculate Parent Association Empowering Our Legacy Beyond Today Pledge Payment Alumni |
| Recommendations | Return to Application Checklist After submitting your online application you will be asked to delegate online requests to your child's school for the following items: Transcript Request Form Principal/Head/Counselor Recommendation Form Math |
| Interview | Family Meeting and Tour (optional for FRESHMAN; required for transfer students) An interview is required for all transfer applicants. |
| Visit or event | Menu Menu In This Section Welcome Rising 8th Graders Blog and Podcast Series Why Immaculate Inquire Visit Apply Tuition and Financial Aid Transfer Students International Students Transportation Placement Exams Welcome 8TH GRADERS START HERE |
| Financial aid option | Tuition assistance information is available for qualifying families. |
| Essay | Freshman Student Essay (6-8 Sentences) Select Applicant Type (Early or Regular Decision) 3. |
| Shadow day | REGISTER Shadow Visits MFAD Shadow Visit Registrations will open August 1. |
Checklist items are based on the school’s admissions pages when we last checked. Verify the current cycle requirements with Immaculate High School’s admissions office.
School profile
| Students | 375 (NCES 2023-24) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
Accommodations and testing setup at Immaculate High School
If your child has an IEP, 504 plan, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or another documented need, ask Immaculate High School’s admissions office how HSPT accommodations are approved before registration closes. Start with the HSPT accommodations guide, then confirm whether the school handles extended time, separate room or small group testing, ADHD accommodations, dyslexia accommodations, and documentation through the school or the diocese.
How to prepare for the Immaculate High School entrance exam
Immaculate High School uses the HSPT — a five-section, ~300-question exam covering verbal skills, quantitative skills, reading, math, and language (see What is the HSPT?). Start with a free HSPT diagnostic, then focus on three things:
- Start 8–12 weeks before the exam date. Short daily practice builds the speed the HSPT’s pacing demands.
- Practice the unfamiliar question types first. Analogies, number series, and logic items aren’t taught in most middle schools — they’re the fastest points to gain.
- Treat the first sitting as the only sitting. Most schools accept one attempt, and at many schools the score also drives merit scholarships.
Parent guides for families applying to Immaculate High School
Catholic high school application essay
Prompts vary by school. Ask each office for this cycle’s questions, then use a process for common prompt types — not canned samples.
HSPT timing: when to start prep
How far ahead to start, based on your test date, school list, and how much prep your child can realistically sustain.
6-week HSPT study plan
The middle-ground schedule: enough time to cover every section without turning fall into one long cram.
HSPT study schedule for busy 8th graders
How to fit HSPT prep around homework, sports, and the real-life schedule most families are actually managing.
HSPT scores and scholarships: what is a good HSPT score?
The average HSPT score is the 50th percentile. What it means for admissions, what counts as a good score, and how schools use scores for merit aid.
How Catholic high schools use HSPT scores
Admissions, placement, scholarships, and why the same percentile can carry different weight at different schools.
How to help a child with HSPT test anxiety
How parents can lower stress without turning prep into a second source of pressure.
HSPT accommodations for IEP and 504 students
What families should ask for, when to ask, and the Oakland/STS extended-time steps.
Common questions
What entrance exam does Immaculate High School require?
Immaculate High School admits through the High School Placement Test (HSPT), a five-section exam covering verbal skills, quantitative skills, reading, mathematics, and language, taken in the fall or winter of 8th grade.
When is the Immaculate High School entrance exam?
The school publishes each cycle's exam dates on its admissions site, typically in the fall; most Catholic high schools test between November and January of 8th grade. Confirm the current date with the admissions office.
How should my child prepare for the Immaculate High School entrance exam?
Start 8–12 weeks before the exam date with short daily practice, and focus first on question types middle schools don't teach — analogies, number series, and logic problems. Most schools accept one sitting, so the first attempt counts.
How do I register for the HSPT at Immaculate High School?
HSPT registration is generally handled through Immaculate High School's admissions process rather than through a national family registration site. Use the school's current checklist and confirm the test location, arrival time, fee, and required identification directly.
How long is the Immaculate High School HSPT?
The standard HSPT has about 298 questions across five sections and usually takes about two and a half hours, not including check-in or breaks. Ask Immaculate High School for its test-day arrival and dismissal window because local administration details can differ.
Can students use a calculator on the HSPT at Immaculate High School?
The standard HSPT mathematics and quantitative sections are designed to be completed without a calculator. Families should still read Immaculate High School's current test-day instructions so the student brings only permitted materials.
Does Immaculate High School offer HSPT accommodations?
Students with an IEP, 504 plan, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or another documented need should contact Immaculate High School before registration closes. Ask what documentation is required and whether extended time, small-group, separate-room, or other arrangements are available.
What else does Immaculate High School require besides the HSPT?
Immaculate High School also lists recommendations, interview, visit or event, essay, and shadow day as part of the admissions process. Use the school's checklist early, because these steps often move on the same compressed fall timeline as testing.
Applying to other schools too? See the full Catholic high school application guide, other Danbury schools, or the best Catholic high schools in Connecticut.
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