HSPT · High School Placement Test
Walk into test day
already confident.
Scora is a free practice platform for the HSPT — the entrance exam for Catholic high schools. Full-length timed tests, real pacing, instant scoring, and a clear explanation for every question.
Start practicing — it's free What is the HSPT?Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Most test-prep sites bury you in ads and upsells. Scora does one thing well: a clean, focused place to take practice tests.
Official pacing
Every section is timed exactly like the real exam — 298 questions across 141 minutes — so test-day speed becomes second nature.
Instant scoring
See your score the moment you finish, with a per-section breakdown and a written explanation for every single question.
Progress tracking
Score trends, accuracy by section, and a full history of every test — so you always know what to study next.
Practice your way
Take a full 298-question exam, drill one section, or do a quick 10-question warm-up on the bus.
Works everywhere
Phone, tablet, or computer — even offline. Install it to your home screen like a native app.
No account required
Start practicing immediately. Create a free account only if you want your progress synced across devices.
The exam, section by section
The HSPT has five sections and 298 questions in about two and a half hours. Scora mirrors the structure exactly.
| Section | Questions | Time | What it tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Skills | 60 | 16 min | Analogies, synonyms, antonyms, logic, classification |
| Quantitative Skills | 52 | 30 min | Number series, comparisons, number manipulation |
| Reading | 62 | 25 min | Passage comprehension and vocabulary |
| Mathematics | 64 | 45 min | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, word problems |
| Language | 60 | 25 min | Grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling |
How it works
Pick a test
Choose one of three full-length practice tests, or drill a single section that needs work.
Take it timed
A distraction-free player with a question palette, flagging, and keyboard shortcuts — timed at official pace.
Review & improve
Get your score instantly, read the explanation for every miss, and watch your trend climb test after test.
From the blog
Guides written for students and parents preparing for Catholic high school admissions.
What is the HSPT? The complete guide
Who takes it, what's on it, how long it takes, and how schools use your score.
Read the guide →All five HSPT sections, explained
The format, timing, and highest-value strategy for each of the five sections.
Read the guide →How is the HSPT scored?
Raw scores, scaled scores, percentiles — and why there's no penalty for guessing.
Read the guide →An 8-week HSPT study plan that works
A realistic week-by-week plan built around practice tests, not textbooks.
Read the guide →Common questions
Is Scora really free?
Yes. All three full-length practice tests, every explanation, and progress tracking are free. No trial, no paywall, no ads.
Do I need an account?
No — you can start practicing immediately and your history is saved on your device. A free account adds syncing across devices.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. Scora is built mobile-first and can be installed to your home screen. Once loaded, it even works offline.
When do students take the HSPT?
Most students take it in the fall or winter of 8th grade as part of applying to Catholic high schools. Check each school's admissions page for exact dates.
Is Scora affiliated with the official HSPT?
No. HSPT® is a registered trademark of Scholastic Testing Service, Inc. Scora is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by STS.
Ready when you are.
Your first full-length practice test takes about two and a half hours.
Your first quick drill takes five minutes.