High School Admissions Test (HSAT)
The CPS HSAT is an achievement skills test that assesses students in two subject areas: Math and Reading. These scores may be included as part of a student's GoCPS application for eligibility and admission to both choice and selective enrollment high school programs. It is administered in the fall.
How It Works
All GoCPS applicants applying to 9th grade take the HSAT in 8th grade.
Current CPS Students (including charters):
The test will be scheduled and administered at your school during a regular school day.
Non-CPS Students:
Must create an account and register for the test on the GoCPS application and choose the date and location. (Students must be actively seeking a GoCPS program in order to take the test.)
The test takes approximately one hour to complete and is offered in six languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Polish, and Urdu. If you want to take the HSAT in a language other than English, make sure you choose the correct language. Once taken, students will not be permitted to retest in another language.
Current CPS Students: Talk to your child’s current school to schedule the test in one of these languages.
Non-CPS Students: Contact the GoCPS office to schedule a test in one of these languages.
Students can only take the test one time: no retakes are allowed. Results will be available for families in the GoCPS online portal prior to the application deadline.
Students with Disabilities
Students who qualify for DLM-AA are not required to test but may opt to participate.
Students with IEP’s or 504’s that require the student to get testing accommodations should verify that such accommodations are in place prior to the testing session. IEP’s must be current as of one year to the testing session for a student to receive accommodations. If questions arise, the GoCPS Testing team will contact the family prior to testing.