Incoming Freshman Application Procedure

List of 7 items.

• Step 1: Admission Criteria

  To be considered for admission, applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • A minimum 2.0 grade point average in middle school, with grades of C or higher in core academic courses
  • A passing score on the High School Placement Test
  • A positive disciplinary record
  • A strong attendance record

  Please note that all accepted students are admitted on a probationary basis.

• Step 2: Submit An Online Application

  • Please complete the ONLINE APPLICATION and submit the $50 application fee in order to successfully complete the application process.
  • The application typically takes no more than 20 minutes to complete.
  • Once submitted, please allow up to 2 business days for processing.

  At this time, we are not accepting applications from international students.

• Step 3: Submit Required Documents

  Once your application has been processed (please allow 1–2 business days), you will receive an email notification confirming that an admissions checklist has been assigned to your BGHS parent portal under the Admissions Progress tab. At that time, you may begin uploading your student’s required documents.
  
  

  Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to submit all required materials through the admissions checklist.

  • Birth Certificate
    • Please upload a copy of the student’s birth certificate.
  • Catholic Sacramental Certificates (if applicable)
    • If your child has been baptized and/or received First Holy Communion, please upload the corresponding certificate(s). If uploading multiple documents, please scan and save them as a single file before uploading.
  • Academic Records
    • 6th Grade Report Card
      • Please upload a copy of the final 6th grade report card. If uploading multiple pages, combine them into one file before uploading.
    • 7th Grade Report Card
      • Please upload a copy of the final 7th grade report card. If uploading multiple pages, combine them into one file before uploading.
    • 8th Grade Progress Report
      • This checklist item will become visible on Thursday, November 5, 2026. After the first trimester/quarter, please upload the student’s most recent 8th grade in-progress grades. If uploading multiple pages, combine them into one file before uploading.
    • Recommendation Forms
      • This checklist item will become visible on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The recommendation forms are electronic and self-initiated. Parents/guardians will need to provide the name and email address of the appropriate teachers and/or counselor. Once completed, the confidential forms will automatically be submitted to the Admissions Office, and you will receive a notification. We required the completion of two recommendation forms:

  • • • • • Counselor/Homeroom Teacher Recommendation Form
          • Math Teacher Recommendation Form
      • Students applying to the Learning Center will have an additional recommendation form assigned within the admissions checklist.

  
  
  

  Partner School Applicants
   

  To be considered for early admission, partner school applicants must:

  • Have a completed admissions checklist by Thursday, November 19, 2026
  • Be registered for the HSPT on Saturday, December 5, 2026   For a list of our partner schools click here.

  
  Non-Partner School Applicants
  
  

  Applicants from non-partner schools must complete their admissions checklist by the deadline corresponding to their selected HSPT date:

  • Friday, January 8, 2027 — for students registered for the HSPT on Saturday, January 9, 2027
  • Friday, January 22, 2027 — for students registered for the HSPT on Saturday, January 23, 2027

• Step 4: Visit BGHS

  CAMPUS TOURS
  

  We are excited to welcome prospective families interested in joining the Bishop Gorman community for the 2027-2028 school year! Come visit us and experience all that Bishop Gorman High School has to offer.
  
  

  An in-person campus tour is one of the best ways to learn more about our school and explore our beautiful campus. The spirit and energy of Bishop Gorman are best experienced during the school day, when visitors can see our students actively engaged in the classroom and throughout campus life. Tours typically last approximately 90 minutes. Campus tours will commence in mid-August.
  
  

  To register for a campus tour, please complete an inquiry form 

  and allow 1–2 business days for processing. Once processed, you may log in to your BGHS account to select and register for an available tour date. Tour space is limited in order to provide families with a more personal and meaningful experience.

  
  

  Future Gaels — We Can’t Wait to Meet You!

  For our younger future Gaels and families not yet applying for the 2027-2028 school year, we invite you to attend our Open House — the perfect opportunity to explore campus, meet our community, and discover what makes Bishop Gorman so special.
  
  

  Open House
  Wednesday, October 28
  4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  
  

  Drop in or stay awhile — we would love to meet you!
  
  

  As campus tour space is limited, we kindly ask that families not applying for the 2027-2028 school year plan to attend Open House rather than registering for a campus tour. This allows us to prioritize families actively participating in the admissions process. Thank you for your understanding and support!
  
  

  PREVIEW DAY

  Preview Day offers prospective students an immersive introduction to life at Bishop Gorman High School, both inside and outside the classroom. Students will participate in engaging mini courses, enjoy lunch with our student ambassadors, and take part in spirited campus activities designed to showcase the Gael experience.
  
  

  Once an application has been submitted, you will be able to register for Preview Day within your admissions checklist. 
  
  

  For students from our Partner Schools, a dedicated Preview Day experience has been reserved specifically for your school community.

  All students—both Partner School and non-Partner School applicants—must submit an application in order to register for Preview Day. To ensure timely processing, please submit your application at least 2 business days prior your desired Preview Day.
  
  

  While students participate in Preview Day, parents and guardians are invited to attend a campus tour from 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM. No separate tour registration is needed—this experience is included as part of Preview Day. Once student check-in is complete and activities begin, the parent tour will commence.
  
  

  This tour mirrors our standard campus tour experience and is offered for your convenience while you are already on campus.
  
  

  Preview Day concludes at 1:30 PM. Please review our  Preview Day FAQs for additional details.
  
  

  We look forward to welcoming you to campus!

• Step 5: Take Our High School Placement Test

  The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is required for all incoming 9th grade applicants to Bishop Gorman High School.

  On-campus testing will be offered on the following dates at Bishop Gorman High School:

  • Saturday, December 5, 2026 (Partner schools only)
  • Saturday, January 9, 2027
  • Saturday, January 23, 2027

   

  Check-in begins at 8:00 AM, and testing will conclude no later than 12:30 PM.
  
  

  The HSPT is administered by Scholastic Testing Services and includes five sections: Verbal, Quantitative, Reading, Mathematics, and Language. Students will also complete an essay section. Please plan for a testing experience of approximately four (4) hours.
  
  

  For families residing outside the Las Vegas area:
  If your student will be taking the HSPT at a location other than Bishop Gorman High School, please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@bishopgorman.org. Be sure to include the name of the testing site and the scheduled test date so we can properly update your student’s admissions record.
  
  

  Official out-of-state HSPT scores must be received by Friday, January 29, 2027, to be considered in the admissions process.
  
  

  For additional details about the High School Placement Test, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
  

• Step 6: Submit Tuition Assistance Application

  We offer need-based tuition assistance.
  
  

  Applications for the 2027–2028 school year will be available beginning November 1, 2026. Families who submit a completed tuition assistance application by February 5, 2027, will receive their award notification prior to registration week in March.
  
  

  While applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year, only those completed by the February 5 deadline are guaranteed to receive notification before registration week.

• Step 7: Decision Notification

  Applicants from partner schools with completed applications will receive an early admissions decision by Friday, December 18, 2026.
  
  

  Applicants from non-partner schools with completed applications will receive an admissions decision by Friday, February 12, 2027.
  
  

  Admission decision notifications are sent via email for applicants with completed applications, which include 6th, 7th, and 8th grade transcripts, recommendation forms, and High School Placement Test (HSPT) scores.