We know that the decision about where your child will attend high school is one that takes much consideration. If you have questions during your decision making process, please contact us. Below is an admissions timeline to guide you. If you are interested in transferring a current high school student to St. Pius X, please visit our transfer page for additional information. 

If you have a current 8th grader and would like to learn more about preparing for St. Pius X High School, please sign up to attend one of our Countdown to HS Meetings, held in September and October.

Countdown to HS Sign-Up

9th Grade Enrollment at a Glance

Applying to St. Pius X

The application is the first step in the admissions process and our opportunity to get to know your student and your family. Applications for current 8th grade families (class of 2028) are now open! Please note, there is a $50 application fee that covers the cost of your student's High School Placement Test, as well as other administrative costs. Application decisions and next steps will be communicated to families after the application process is complete. Click here to apply.

In completing our application, an account will automatically be generated for you in our SPX Parent Portal. Please bookmark this site, as you will revisit it several times throughout the enrollment process.

Required Records

In order to be considered for admission to St. Pius X, we will need to have the following documents on file from your child's grade school:

• Official transcripts
• Attendance records
• Discipline records
• Health/Immunization records
• Grades for classes currently taking
• Current SEP, IEP or 504 plan (if applicable)

For priority consideration and to have your acceptance communicated by the November 1st release date, please have your application submitted by October 23rd, 2023. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The High School Placement Test (HSPT)

This test is required in order to enter St. Pius X as a freshman. The HSPT for the class of 2028 is scheduled for December 9th, 2023*. Registration for the test can be accessed through your SPX Parent Portal, after an application is submitted for your student. Walk-ins will not be accepted for the placement test, so be sure and register ahead of time.

*A make-up test will be offered on January 6th, 2024, for those that cannot attend the December test date.

Enrollment Meetings

Upon acceptance to St. Pius X, your student is invited to join us for enrollment meetings in the spring. At this meeting, you and your student will meet with one of our staff members to review and select freshmen classes. We are also happy to assist you with any SPX related questions you may have during this time. Sign up for these meetings is in your SPX Parent Portal.

You may preview the 2023-24 Freshman Preliminary Schedule template here. This will be used during your enrollment meeting to select classes for your child (subject to change per school year).

Sign up for enrollment meetings for the 2024-2025 school year will open in January 2024 and will be communicated to accepted families. If you are unable to attend meetings on one of these dates, please reach out to our Admissions Office.

Deadline to enroll: April 1st, 2024

To accept your financial aid and ensure your spot in the class of 2028, log in to your SPX Parent Portal and fill out the enrollment contract by April 1st, 2024. The enrollment fee is $325 and will raise to $425 on April 2nd, 2024. 

Tuition & Financial Assistance

For information concerning Tuition & Fees, Financial Aid & Scholarships, please click here.