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The 2026 Archdiocese of Philadelphia HSPT sittings have passed (September 21–October 10, 2026)
Per STS Philadelphia registration (as of September 20, 2026), the Archdiocese of Philadelphia 2026 HSPT sittings were September 21–October 10, 2026 (all sittings have passed). STS removed the sittings table after registration closed (checked October 17, 2026). Results are emailed November 25th, by end of day. Compare the schools below. We do not invent dates or seat counts.
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Worth knowing
Per STS Philadelphia registration (as of September 20, 2026), the Archdiocese of Philadelphia held its 2026 HSPT sittings September 21–October 10, 2026; all of them have passed. STS removed the sittings table after registration closed (checked October 17, 2026). Results are emailed November 25th, by end of day. Students applying to high schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia may only take the HSPT one time. See the HSPT test dates page and how to register for the HSPT.
Schools with admissions details available now
St. Joseph's Preparatory School
Philadelphia, PA
All-boys Jesuit prep in North Philadelphia, founded 1851.
Sts. John Neumann & Maria Goretti Catholic High School
Philadelphia, PA
An officially confirmed HSPT school in Philadelphia, PA: Sts. John Neumann & Maria Goretti Catholic High School admits through the High School Placement Test and publishes its admissions requirements on its official admissions page.
La Salle College High School
Philadelphia, PA
Lasallian college prep for young men just outside Philadelphia.
Pope John Paul II High School
Philadelphia, PA
Co-ed Catholic high school in Royersford, serving Philadelphia’s western suburbs.
St Hubert Catholic High School For Girls
Philadelphia, PA
Catholic high school in Philadelphia, PA with an admissions process that explicitly uses the HSPT.
Dates change every admissions cycle — verify specifics with each school’s admissions office.
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How HSPT registration usually works
Per STS Philadelphia registration (as of September 20, 2026), families register for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia HSPT on that STS page. The published sitting is September 21–October 10, 2026 (all sittings have passed). Registration opened August 1, 2026 and closes at 11:59 p.m. (CST) on the close date listed for each testing site. Results email November 25th, by end of day. Students applying to high schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia may only take the HSPT one time. See the Archdiocese of Philadelphia HSPT hub, HSPT test dates, how to register for the HSPT, and HSPT accommodations. Start with a 25-question diagnostic to find a baseline before the sitting.
Useful parent guides in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
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.
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.
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 the Oakland/STS extended-time steps.
How to help a child with HSPT test anxiety
How parents can lower stress without turning prep into a second source of pressure.
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