Metro Guide
Catholic high schools in St. Louis that use the HSPT
St. Louis has a deep Catholic school tradition, and its high schools — including its Jesuit preps — admit through the HSPT, typically in late fall.
The schools we track
St. Louis University High School
St. Louis · Archdiocese of St. Louis
Jesuit college prep for young men, among the oldest secondary schools west of the Mississippi.
De Smet Jesuit High School
St. Louis · Archdiocese of St. Louis
Jesuit high school for young men in west St. Louis County.
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 St. Louis: 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis? Start with a free practice baseline.
Free daily HSPT practice from 1,500 real-format questions, with a weekly progress report for parents.