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Archbishop Mitty High School: HSPT & admissions
Co-ed Catholic high school in San Jose known for academics, arts, and athletics.
The short answer
- Archbishop Mitty High School lists the HSPT for January 9 or January 23, 2027 (9:00am).
- The application deadline we found was December 11, 2026.
- Financial aid is a separate step, so families using it should ask for timing early.
Key dates and details
| Exam requirement | HSPT registration is included in the online freshman application; no separate registration is required. |
| Application opens | September 8, 2026 |
| Application deadline | December 11, 2026 |
| Application fee | $75 |
| Entrance exam (HSPT) | January 9 or January 23, 2027 (9:00am) |
As listed on the school’s website when we last checked (2026-07-20). Dates change every admissions cycle — confirm with Archbishop Mitty High School’s admissions office before planning around them. See how HSPT Prep reviews school information.
Admissions checklist
| HSPT required | All freshman applicants take the High School Placement Test on one of two January Saturdays. |
| Application | Create a Ravenna account with a parent email address and submit the freshman application by the deadline. |
| Financial aid option | Need-based tuition assistance is available as a separate admissions and affordability step. |
Checklist items are based on the school’s admissions pages when we last checked. Verify the current cycle requirements with Archbishop Mitty High School’s admissions office.
Accommodations and testing setup at Archbishop Mitty High School
If your child has an IEP, 504 plan, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or another documented need, ask Archbishop Mitty 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 Archbishop Mitty High School entrance exam
Like most Catholic high schools, Archbishop Mitty 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?). Three things matter most:
- 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 Archbishop Mitty High School
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.
4-week HSPT study plan
A realistic one-month plan for families starting late but still trying to move the score before test day.
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.
How Catholic high schools use HSPT scores
Admissions, placement, scholarships, and why the same percentile can carry different weight at different schools.
What is a good HSPT score?
A cleaner admissions-focused read on what different percentile bands actually mean to a family.
Can you retake the HSPT?
Why most schools treat the HSPT as a one-sitting test, and what to do instead of planning on a second try.
HSPT accommodations for IEP and 504 students
What families should ask for, when to ask, and how documentation usually fits into the process.
Common questions
What entrance exam does Archbishop Mitty High School require?
Archbishop Mitty 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 Archbishop Mitty High School entrance exam?
The school's website listed January 9 or January 23, 2027 (9:00am) when we last checked (2026-07-20). Dates change every admissions cycle, so confirm with the admissions office before planning around them.
How should my child prepare for the Archbishop Mitty 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 Archbishop Mitty High School?
HSPT registration is generally handled through Archbishop Mitty 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 Archbishop Mitty 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 Archbishop Mitty 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 Archbishop Mitty High School?
The standard HSPT mathematics and quantitative sections are designed to be completed without a calculator. Families should still read Archbishop Mitty High School's current test-day instructions so the student brings only permitted materials.
Can Archbishop Mitty High School share HSPT scores with other Catholic high schools?
Score-sharing rules vary by school and diocese. Ask Archbishop Mitty High School whether one sitting can be sent to the other schools on your list, whether additional codes or forms are required, and which school should be selected as the testing site.
Does Archbishop Mitty High School offer HSPT accommodations?
Students with an IEP, 504 plan, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or another documented need should contact Archbishop Mitty High School before registration closes. Ask what documentation is required and whether extended time, small-group, separate-room, or other arrangements are available.
When is the Archbishop Mitty High School application deadline?
The school's website listed December 11, 2026 when we last checked (2026-07-20). Deadlines can shift each admissions cycle, so confirm the current application cutoff with the admissions office.
Does Archbishop Mitty High School have a separate tuition-aid step?
Archbishop Mitty High School lists tuition aid or financial assistance as a separate admissions step. Families using aid should ask the school for the exact forms and timing instead of waiting until after the exam.
Applying to other schools too? See the full Catholic high school application guide and other San Jose schools.
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