Metro Guide
Catholic high schools in Baltimore that use the HSPT
Baltimore’s Catholic high schools admit through the HSPT, with most entrance exams in mid-November of 8th grade.
The schools we track
Calvert Hall College High School
Baltimore · Archdiocese of Baltimore
Lasallian Catholic college prep for young men in Towson, Maryland.
HSPT: hosted at Calvert Hall in mid–late November (Nov 15 and Nov 22, 9am–noon, in the most recent cycle)
Mount Saint Joseph High School
Baltimore · Archdiocese of Baltimore
Xaverian Brothers-sponsored school for young men in Baltimore.
Dates change every cycle — each school page lists when we last checked, and you should confirm specifics with the school’s admissions office.
Applying in Baltimore: 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 Baltimore schools tie merit awards to HSPT percentile — how the scholarship math works.
New to the test? Start with What is the HSPT? and the 8-week study plan, or try free practice questions.
Applying to Catholic high school in Baltimore? Start with a free practice baseline.
Free daily HSPT practice from 1,500 real-format questions, with a weekly progress report for parents.