High School Placement Test

Attention: All 8th Grade Students and Families

A Catholic high school education in the Diocese of Wilmington is a gift of faith and academic excellence for each student enrolled. In addition to an academic program of highest quality, teaching and learning are infused with the Catholic faith. In the classroom, through extracurricular activities, on the playing field, and through service to others, Catholic high schools develop young men and women who are faith filled, competent, and confident as they prepare for college and careers.

The Diocese of Wilmington will administer the High School Placement Test (HSPT ) at our diocesan and parish high schools (Padua Academy, Saint Elizabeth High School, Saint Mark’s High School, Saints Peter & Paul High School) the second weekend in November. The HSPT is an important step in the process of successful admission and placement in a Catholic diocesan or parish high school. This test is used for admission, scholarship, and placement decisions.

TEST DATES AND LOCATIONS *
*Student MUST take the HSPT at his/her FIRST-CHOICE school.

Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 8:30 am
Padua Academy
Saint Elizabeth High School
Saint Mark’s High School
Saints Peter & Paul High School Sunday, November 12, 2023 – 12:00 noon
Padua Academy
Saint Elizabeth High School
Saint Mark’s High School

Sunday, November 12, 2023 – 12:30 pm
Saints Peter & Paul High School

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

The HSPT registration process must be completed online. All 8th grade students are encouraged to register at https://stsusers.com/stsusers/registration/static/wilmington.php. Registration opens on August 28, 2023.

For families who do not have the ability to register online, please contact your student’s first-choice high school.

The cost of the HSPT is $65.00 (non-refundable). Payment must be made at the time of registration via credit or debit card. Students will not be considered registered until payment has been received. If you are unable to pay online, please contact your student’s first-choice high school.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have a general question regarding the HSPT registration process, please contact the Diocese of Wilmington, Catholic Schools Office, 302-573-3133.

If you have a question regarding a particular high school or regarding your completed registration, please contact the Admissions Office of your first-choice high school.

PADUA ACADEMY
905 North Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
www.paduaacademy.org
Principal: Dr. Mary McClory
Director of Admission: Mrs. Emily Heagy

SAINT ELIZABETH SCHOOL
1500 Cedar Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
www.steschools.org
Interim Principal: Mr. Patrick Jordan
Director of Admissions: Mrs. Christina Nottingham

SAINT MARK’S HIGH SCHOOL
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 738-3300
www.stmarkshs.net
Interim Principal: Mr. Stephen DiGennaro
VP of Enrollment Management: Mr. Rob DeMasi

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL HIGH SCHOOL
1212 S. Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2275
www.ssppeaston.org
Principal: Mr. Scott Wilson
Director of Advancement: Mr. Kevin Callahan