High School Placement Test at Bishop Chatard: test dates; our philosophy

High School Placement Test

All incoming freshman students applying to Bishop Chatard High School are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). The results of the HSPT are used to appropriately place students in freshman-year classes.

Our Philosophy

Bishop Chatard is an open enrollment school committed to the Catholic mission of providing education to as many students as resources allow. All students, because they are made in the image and likeness of God, have infinite value and deserve a Bishop Chatard education.

Bishop Chatard uses the High School Placement Test, along with other academic resources, to help determine which classes and levels of classes a student should be placed in as an incoming freshman. The HSPT is not used at Bishop Chatard as an entrance exam.

Because an accurate assessment of each student’s academic progress plays an important role in the placement process, Bishop Chatard High School does not offer or recommend a preparation program for the placement test. Our philosophy is in line with that of the testing company (Scholastic Testing Service) which does not produce, endorse, or advocate a preparation program.
Read more about the HSPT®

Test Dates and Registration

North Deanery Students: Testing at your School

For most North Deanery grade schools, Bishop Chatard’s HSPT will be administered to 8th grade students at their school during their school day.

These scores will be sent to Bishop Chatard.
Contact your North Deanery grade school for the date at your school.
Students taking the test at their grade school do not need to register for the test online.

Eighth Grade Placement Testing at BCHS: November 15, 2025

The HSPT is offered at BCHS on this date for all 8th graders who have not taken it at their North Deanery grade school or who missed their school’s testing date. Students who took the test at their grade school but would like to take it a second time may do so on the fall testing date.

Watch this space for our online registration form coming soon.

Schedule for Saturday, November 15, 2025

- 7:45 a.m.: Arrival time for students approved for extended time
- 8:15 a.m.: Arrival time for all other students

Check in at Door #1 (Main Lobby). Testing begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will last approximately 3 hours. If a student is approved for extended time, he/she is asked to arrive no later than 7:45 a.m. Their testing will take 4 hours.

The only items a student needs to bring are a #2 pencil and a water bottle. Calculators are not permitted.

Extended Time for Eligible Students

Bishop Chatard offers extended time on the HSPT for those students who qualify. To be eligible for this accommodation, the student must have his/her psychological-educational evaluation and public or private service plan submitted to Karen Aruta, (email to karuta@bishopchatard.org or mail to BCHS, ATTN: Enrollment) no later than October 31.

Required documents are:

Current school year Individualized Education Plan (IEP) –or–
Current school year 504 plan –or–
Current school year public school service plan with psycho-educational testing results (ISP) –or–
Current school year private school education plan with psycho-educational testing results (CSEP)

Registering for this option is available in the registration form. Register early for this accommodation as spaces are limited.

Scores and Missed Tests

Bishop Chatard shares and receives HSPT scores from other schools the student is applying to in the Indianapolis area. It is not necessary to take the exam at all schools.

Because the HSPT is a required part of the admission application for incoming freshmen, any prospective student who misses the opportunity to take the exam prior to the end of his/her 8th grade year will need to take the exam either in the spring or summer.

Questions? Contact Karen Aruta, Enrollment Manager, at karuta@bishopchatard.org or feel free to call anytime at 317-251-1451, Ext. 2234.