Thank you for your interest in Salpointe. Becoming a Lancer will be one of the best decisions of your life! Below are some Frequently Asked Questions. If we don't answer all of your questions here, please contact us.
October 8, 2023 - Open House Join us on Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. for our annual Open House! Families are invited to attend dynamic sessions presented by our faculty; meet current students; enjoy performances by our instrumental, choral and thespian groups; and learn about our college counseling program, honors and advanced placement courses, cross-disciplinary programs in Humanities and STEM, athletics, extracurricular activities and more.
Please join us for campus performances, athletic competitions and special events. You can visit our activities calendar here and our athletics calendar here.
If you'd like to tour our campus before Open House in October, please contact Salpointe's Director of Admissions at admissions@salpointe.org.
All interested students must complete our online application form. CLICK HERE and select the “Create an Account” option. If you already have a student at Salpointe Catholic or are an alumnus/a of Salpointe, please use the “Already have an Account” option. Once you apply, an online checklist will be created for your student.
The entrance exam is of critical importance. The entrance exam score indicates students' readiness for Salpointe's rigorous curriculum. It also provides a standard to evaluate the diverse applicant pool of students from all over Southern Arizona. Additional consideration is given to previous standardized testing data, 7th and 8th grade transcripts, recommendations, legacy, Catholicity and family interviews. Find out more at our Policy on Admission of Students page.
The best preparation for success on the Entrance Exam (HSPT) is to work hard in middle school. Some students find it helpful to become familiar with the format of the exam. If you do want more information on the HSPT, practice tests, learning modules and additional links to other information, please CLICK HERE.
Students should get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast prior to taking the HSPT.
Students who have completed the online Application, taken the Entrance Exam, and have completed other parts of the check list will be notified of their admissions status in January 2024.
For Transfer Students:
Notification letters of acceptance, non-acceptance, or waiting list placement will be communicated individually as students complete the admissions process.
Should you apply for an Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) for the 2023-24 school year? (The scenarios below are based on the average ESA of $8000.)
NO, if you:
Qualify for corporate tax credit funding
Receive more than $8000 in tax credit referrals
YES, if you:
Do not qualify for income-based tax credit funding AND receive less than $8000 in tax credit referrals.
No, Salpointe does not offer athletic scholarships. Salpointe only offers academic merit scholarships for incoming freshmen and need-based financial aid for all students. Financial aid and scholarship awards are made with no consideration of student activity participation. The application for financial aid is separate from the application for admission, although the two application cycles overlap. Find out more at our Financial Aid page.
Salpointe offers a one-time $1000 Merit Scholarship to students who score exceptionally high on the entrance exam.
Salpointe strongly encourages families to pursue additional funding opportunities that may be available for your student through Arizona individual and corporate tax credits and other need‐based Student Tuition Organizations (STOs). Please refer to our Financial Aid page for more information.
Honors placement is largely determined by entrance exam scores. Salpointe also offers placement exams for those who seek to be placed in honors courses but did not initially test into them. English, math and foreign language placement tests are given each spring.
Salpointe maintains a dress code for all students. The dress code promotes a conducive learning environment, cultivates a serious approach to academics, relieves social pressure to keep up with current trends or styles and limits comparisons or competition among students. The dress code also supports the dignity of the individual based on character rather than on appearance. Students are expected to dress appropriately while on campus and during all school-sponsored activities. Find out more at our Student Life page.
Salpointe offers a wide range of programs, activities and services to meet the educational, social, spiritual and recreational needs of the Salpointe student. Co-curricular activities help prepare a student for a healthy and active life in high school and beyond. Find out more at our Clubs and Activities page.
Meet our Admissions Director
List of 2 members.
Michael Fisher
Director of Admission/Enrollment Management
520-547-4460
Sacha Cueto
Administrative Assistant for Admission/Enrollment Management
During the Open House, families will have a chance to meet our dedicated faculty and staff, who are committed to providing a supportive learning environment; tour our state-of-the-art facilities; learn about our wide range of academic programs, arts programs, extracurricular activities and sports teams. Current students will also be on hand to share their experiences and answer any questions you may have. Financial Aid presentations will be a part of the afternoon as well. There is no need to RSVP.
Families can apply for Financial Aid for the 2024-2025 school year.
Apply at www.fairapp.com and use school code 800 and school password ctso800. Our financial aid application due date for maximum consideration is January 19, 2024.
Notification of awards will be sent a few weeks after the Admissions letters.
Step-Up Day - December 1, 2023, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
We invite all 8th-grade students who are interested in attending Salpointe Catholic, to join us for Step-Up Day. This yearly event offers a chance for 8th-graders to explore life as a Lancer by spending a day on our campus. During this time, prospective students will have the opportunity to try out a typical class schedule, enjoy a complimentary lunch, experience Lancer-style entertainment, and receive a free Lancer t-shirt. This is a great way for prospective students to see if Salpointe Catholic is right for them!