Admissions

Incoming Freshman

To be admitted to Pensacola Catholic High School plan ahead and do 4 things:

1. Attend a Visitation Day in September/October
2. Attend Open House on October 20
3. Take Placement Test on October 26
4. Register on January 25

An incoming freshman is a student that is currently in 8th grade or has recently completed the 8th grade. Check out the events and opportunities below to begin your journey with CHS.

• 8th Grade Visitation Days – Current 8th grade students are invited to visit Catholic High School and experience a portion of the morning as if they were already a Crusader! Participants spend the morning in a group setting, attending classes with other CHS students, touring the campus, and learning about all that CHS has to offer.

All interested parents (including parents of Catholic School, private school and public school students) who would like their 8th grade student to attend one of the five Visitation Days should please sign-up through this online form.

Visitation days are on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., beginning in the CHS Gymnasium. Parents are asked to drop off their students by 8:30 a.m. in the Gym Circle and pick up their student at the parking lot on the corner of West Scott St and W Street at 11:30 a.m. Students do not need to bring a snack or lunch. Cell phones are permitted but need to be silenced. Dress code for girls is knee length skirts or long pants, with shirts that cover the collarbone and have sleeves. Dresses may be worn but must be knee length, have sleeves, and cover the collarbone. Dress code for boys is long pants, shirt, and belt. All shoes must have a back, no flip flops or slide shoes. Jeans and shorts are not permitted.

Questions? Please contact Nina Blay at nblay@pensacolachs.org or 850-436-6400 ext. 683.

Tuesday, September 17 — Little Flower Catholic  / Redeemer Lutheran (Sign up for this date is closed because we are full)

Tuesday, September 24 — St. Paul’s Catholic School

Tuesday, October 1 — St. John the Evangelist / Creative Learning Academy (Sign up for this date is closed because we are full)

Tuesday, October 15 — Sacred Heart Cathedral School (Sign up for this date is closed because we are full)

Tuesday, October 22 — Episcopal Day School (Sign up for this date is closed because we are full)

• High School Placement Test – All students who wish to attend CHS are required to take the CHS Placement Test. The STS High School Placement Test (HSPT) assesses cognitive abilities, both verbal and non-verbal, and basic skills including reading, mathematics and language arts. Middle School academic information from the student’s current school will be used, along with the Placement Test results, to determine academic placement in the CHS academic program.
  
  Pre-registration for the Placement Test is not required. Test takers should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the test and bring two #2 pencils, the $20 test fee (cash or check made payable to Pensacola Catholic High School), and the completed CHS Placement Test Application Form. Questions? Please contact Nina Blay at nblay@pensacolachs.org or 850-436-6400 ext. 683.
  
  We are offering the CHS Placement Test on the following dates:
  
  Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  
  Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                     
  Make-up Placement Test (For those who missed October 26)

• Open House – Parents and prospective students are invited to our annual Open House in the fall to learn about CHS, tour the campus, meet faculty members and students, and learn about our programs. If you were unable to attend Open House in the fall, parents of eighth grade students are invited to schedule an appointment to tour the campus and learn about CHS. For information, please contact Nina Blay at nblay@pensacolachs.org or 850-436-6400 x. 683.
  
  Sunday, October 20, 2024 – 1:30 p.m.

Transfer Student

A transfer student is a high school student who will transfer from their high school to CHS. Students in the 8th grade wishing to apply for their freshmen year should see the “Incoming Freshmen” process. 

CHS welcomes students in good standing with their current educational institution to apply for admissions. To be considered, candidates must provide and complete the following:

• Completed Parent Questionnaire
• Completed Student Questionnaire
• Application Fee, $150 (cash or check made payable to Pensacola Catholic High School)
• Unofficial transcript of all completed high school coursework including standardized test scores 

Applications for Semester 2 (January 2025) open October 8th, 2024 Applications for the 2025-2026 school year open March 11th, 2025

Once the above items have been submitted, Peyton Finelli will reach out to schedule an interview. At least one parent/guardian should accompany the student for the interview. For transfer students wanting to learn more about Catholic High, there is a “shadowing” option. By shadowing a Crusader, your student can experience an inside view into the life of a Catholic High student. Parents interested in learning more may also set up a parent tour. Contact Peyton Finelli for more information: pfinelli@pensacolachs.org or 850-436-6400 ext. 121.

International Student

CHS welcomes international students to join our community.  A well-qualified international applicant has a strong academic record and sufficient English language proficiency to perform well in a challenging college preparatory environment. CHS has welcomed students from China, Korea, Vietnam, Spain, Germany, among other countries. In order to be considered, candidates must provide and complete the following:

• Completed Parent Questionnaire
• Completed Student Questionnaire
• Application Fee, $150 (cash or check made payable to Pensacola Catholic High School)
• Transcript of all completed coursework as well as English Language proficiency test scores

Once the above items have been submitted, the parent should schedule an interview by contacting Peyton Finelli at pfinelli@pensacolachs.org or 850-436-6400 ext. 121.

Admissions Policy

Mission
The Mission of Pensacola Catholic High School is “to develop responsible Christian individuals by providing the finest in Catholic education”.  Pensacola Catholic High School is a vibrant Christian community offering quality education while emphasizing the teachings of the Gospel, the intrinsic value of the individual and commitment to service.

Criteria
Students who have a satisfactory academic, attendance and disciplinary record from their previous school and satisfactory scores on middle school standardized tests are considered for admission to Catholic High School.

School Statement
Pensacola Catholic High School serves the Catholic community of the greater Pensacola area. Catholic students are given preference, but students of all denominations are welcome. No student will be removed from the roll to give preference to a Catholic student.

Non-Discriminatory Notice
It is the policy of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee to admit students of any race, disability, color, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, disability, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, and athletic and other school administered programs.