High School Placement Exams

High School Placement Exams are the first step to becoming part of the Holy Name family—show us your potential, experience our welcoming community, and take the next step toward your future as a Namer.

HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT EXAMS

Holy Name will be offering the High School Placement Test (HSPT) to current 8th grade students on the following dates:

Saturday October 25th

Saturday November 8th

Saturday November 22nd  

Holy Name awards merit scholarships to the students who score in the top 15% on the admissions exam (Must be taken at Holy Name, in a student's 8th grade year).

Registration Link Here!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Director of Admissions Ms. Keri Wach at kwach@holynamehs.com or 440-886-0300 ext. 100.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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All incoming students will be required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) in order to fully submit an application. 

Holy Name awards merit scholarships to the students who score in the top 15% on the admissions exam. (HSPT must be taken at Holy Name in a student's 8th grade year to be eligible.). These students will be named Holy Name Scholar Students and will receive a tiered scholarship ranging from $1000 – $6000. This scholarship is renewable based on strong academic achievement and will be awarded and celebrated in December.

If you student has an academic service plan and needs accommodations, please note this on the registration form and a member of the admissions team will contact you prior to the exam.

Holy Name takes a holistic approach when reviewing a student’s application, taking into consideration: 

  • Academic Performance

  • Teacher Recommendations

  • Disciplinary Standing

  • Extracurricular Involvement

  • Attendance

  • Standardized Test Scores

  • HSPT Scores

  • Commitment to continual growth in mind, body, and spirit

Upon acceptance, Holy Name will use a student’s grades (6th - 8th) and standardized test scores (MAP, IOWA, PLAN) to determine placement and schedule at Holy Name.

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HSPT PREP CLASSES

Seeley Test Pros will offer HSPT Preparation Course(s) at Holy Name High School on the following date: Saturday, October 4th - 9:00am - 3:00pm registration now open!

Students who receive higher scores on high school admissions tests:

  • Gain admissions to their #1 high school choice

  • Qualify for scholarship opportunities

  • Test into more advanced curriculum choices, including Honors and Advanced Placement 


Students who attend this class will:

  • Take an official, retired HSPT test under testing conditions.

  • Receive a detailed report of their HSPT test results.

  • Learn valuable test taking tips and techniques.

  • Review essential content relevant to the test.

  • Gain test confidence and reduce test anxiety.

  • Prepare for the HSPT test at Holy Name or any other area Catholic high schools.

  • Receive a 464 page HSPT textbook and instructional materials.


For more information and to register, please visit the Seeley website here! 

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