Metro Guide
Catholic high schools in Boston that use the HSPT
Boston-area Catholic high schools admit through the HSPT, with most entrance exams in November and December of 8th grade.
The schools we track
Boston College High School
Boston · Archdiocese of Boston
Jesuit school for boys (grades 7–12) on Boston’s Columbia Point.
Malden Catholic High School
Boston · Archdiocese of Boston
Xaverian Brothers-sponsored Catholic high school north of Boston.
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 Boston: 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 Boston 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 Boston? Start with a free practice baseline.
Free daily HSPT practice from 1,500 real-format questions, with a weekly progress report for parents.