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Catholic high schools in Akron that use the HSPT
Akron has multiple Catholic high schools that use the HSPT. Compare the schools here, then confirm current exam dates and admissions requirements on each school's official site.
Schools with admissions details available now
Archbishop Hoban High School
Akron ·
Catholic high school in Akron, OH with an admissions process that explicitly uses the HSPT.
Our Lady Of The Elms School
Akron ·
Catholic high school in Akron, OH with an admissions process that explicitly uses the HSPT.
Dates change every cycle — each school page lists when we last checked, and you should confirm specifics with the school’s admissions office.
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Applying in Akron: what to know
- One test, several schools.Most families apply to 2–4 schools. Ask each school whether they accept HSPT scores from another school’s sitting — policies differ by diocese.
- The calendar is compressed. Open houses run September–November, applications are typically due in November, and exams follow in late fall — see the full application timeline.
- Scholarships ride on the exam. Many Akron schools tie merit awards to HSPT percentile — how the scholarship math works.
For a statewide comparison, see the best Catholic high schools in Ohio.
For the complete directory of Catholic high schools in Akron — every school in the NCES snapshot, not just the HSPT-tracked ones — see the Akron city directory.
New to the test? Start with What is the HSPT? and the 8-week study plan, or try the free practice test.
Useful parent guides for families applying in Akron
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.
What is a good HSPT score?
A cleaner admissions-focused read on what different percentile bands actually mean to a family.
How Catholic high schools use HSPT scores
Admissions, placement, scholarships, and why the same percentile can carry different weight at different schools.
HSPT accommodations for IEP and 504 students
What families should ask for, when to ask, and how documentation usually fits into the process.
How to help a child with HSPT test anxiety
How parents can lower stress without turning prep into a second source of pressure.
Common questions about the HSPT in Akron
Which Catholic high schools in Akron use the HSPT?
We currently track 2 schools in this area, including Archbishop Hoban High School, and Our Lady Of The Elms School. Open each school page for the admissions details we have and verify the current cycle directly with the school.
When do Akron Catholic high schools give the HSPT?
Most Catholic high schools test between November and January, but the exact calendar varies by school and diocese. Compare the school pages first, then confirm each date before registering.
Can one HSPT score be sent to several Akron schools?
Sometimes, but score-sharing policies are local. Ask where the student should test, which recipient codes or forms are needed, and whether any school requires a separate sitting.
Do HSPT scores affect scholarships in Akron?
Many Catholic high schools use HSPT percentiles when considering merit awards, but score bands, award amounts, and renewal rules differ. Ask every admissions office the same scholarship questions.
How early should students start preparing for a Akron HSPT date?
Six to eight weeks of short, consistent practice is a practical default. Start with a five-section baseline and plan around the earliest exam date on the school list.
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