High School Placement Test (HSPT)

The HSPT is a placement test given to students entering high school. Incoming 9th graders must take the HSPT OR the ISEE and have their scores sent to St. John XXIII College Preparatory in order to be considered for admission.

  • The HSPT measures cognitive and basic skills. The exam consists of 5 sections – Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading (Comprehensive and Vocabulary), Mathematics, and Language.
  • The exam fee is $55, or $75 for individual administration
  • Calculators are not allowed during the test
  • Check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. and all students will begin the test by 8:30 a.m.
  • Plan for the exam to take approximately 3 - 3 1/2 hours
  • You are awarded points only for the questions that you answer correctly. No points will be deducted for wrong answers, so it is best to guess if you are not sure of the answer.
  • St. John XXIII School Code is 20
HSPT TESTING DATE

Saturday January 12, 2019
Thursday January 10, 2019 - REGISTRATION DEADLINE
 
Register HERE for the HSPT

PROSPECTIVE PARENT BRUNCH

We will host our Annual Prospective Parent Brunch during the HSPT testing on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 8:30 - 11:30AM. Parents will have the opportunity to mingle with other prospective parents, hear testimonials from current St. John XXIII students, and meet with school administration. This will be a great opportunity for parents to ask questions one last time prior to decision letters going out in March. 

Register HERE for the Prospective Parent Brunch

Scholarships  St. John XXIII College Preparatory is proud to announce that we will award Ten (10) academic scholarships to the top students applying to St. John XXIII for their freshman year. These scholarships are based upon their application, test scores, GPA, recommendations and interview. The President's Scholarship includes full tuition for all four years to four incoming freshmen.  
 
  • 4 - Full Tuition Four Year Scholarships 
  • 6 – Scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen for four years
ISEE & HSPT - MAKE UP Test on ST. John XXIII Campus

Saturday January 26, 2019 - 8:00AM - 12:00PM

ISEE Registration DEADLINE - Friday January 11, 2019
HSPT Registration DEADLINE - Thursday January 24, 2019

Register HERE for the HSPT MAKE UP Test


INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM (ISEE)

In order to better accommodate our applicants, St. John XXIII College Preparatory will host the ISEE test. Incoming 9th graders must take the HSPT OR the ISEE and have their scores sent to St. John XXIII College Preparatory in order to be considered for admission.

ISEE Test Date:

Saturday November 10, 2018 - 8:00AM - 12:00PM 

Friday October 26, 2018 - REGISTRATION DEADLINE.

For ISEE registration and info: 

  • If registering online, please click the tab labeled “Preview ISEE Testing Sites” and then follow the prompts.
  • Our school code is 570048
  • You may also call 1-800-446-0320 to register by phone
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St. John XXIII College Preparatory

1800 W. Grand Parkway N., Katy, Texas 77449
281.693.1000
Fax: 281.693.1001
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