Last verified Sep 8, 20262026–27 season
Archdiocese of Louisville HSPT test dates
Louisville, Kentucky. Dates, fees, and policies below come from official pages; anything we could not confirm says “Check with the school.”
- Next test date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- in 87 days
- Registration deadline
- Varies by school
- Test fee
- Free
- The test is free of charge.
- Register
- Through the school
Test dates
| Date | What | Where | Register by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 12, 2026 | Catholic High School Placement Test (Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)Common date for all archdiocesan high schools.source | Taken at the high school the student plans to attend. Bring two number 2 pencils. Extended time available with documentation sent from the elementary school. | — |
| Saturday, January 9, 2027 | Make-up (Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)source | At the high school the student plans to attend. | — |
Registration, fees & policies
- How to register
- Register with the high school where the student will test; each school runs its own registration (for example, Saint Xavier through its parent portal). source
- Fee
- FreeThe test is free of charge.source
- Retake policy
- Check with the school
- How scores are used
- Helps schools determine appropriate coursework; one of several tools for placement. Taking the test does not guarantee admission. Saint Xavier uses results to place students in one of its five academic programs. source
- Scholarships
- Check with the school
- Score reporting
- Saint Xavier gives families the results and recommended course placements at Course Registration Night. source
- Optional subtest
- Check with the school
Schools that use the HSPT
| School | City | Admissions |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Xavier High SchoolBoys; HSPT places students into five academic programs | Louisville, KY | Admissions page |
| Trinity High SchoolBoys | Louisville, KY | Admissions page |
| Sacred Heart AcademyGirls; runs its own HSPT registration form each season | Louisville, KY | Admissions page |
| Mercy AcademyGirls | Louisville, KY | Admissions page |
| Assumption High SchoolGirls | Louisville, KY | — |
| Holy Cross High SchoolCoed | Louisville, KY | — |
| DeSales High SchoolBoys | Louisville, KY | — |
| Presentation AcademyGirls | Louisville, KY | — |
Common questions
When is the HSPT in Louisville?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the high school your child plans to attend, with a make-up on January 9, 2027. The test is free.
Nearby dioceses
Families near a diocesan border often apply to schools in more than one diocese.
- Archdiocese of ChicagoNext test Dec 5, 2026
- Archdiocese of CincinnatiNext test Nov 21, 2026
- Archdiocese of IndianapolisNext test Sep 19, 2026
- Archdiocese of St. LouisNext test Nov 14, 2026
- Diocese of ArlingtonNext test Nov 14, 2026
Sources
- https://www.louisvillecatholicschools.com/discover/enrollment/high-school
- https://www.saintx.com/admissions/process
Verified Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Policies change; confirm with the school before relying on any date or fee.