High School Placement Test Course

Fall 2025

Prepare for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) with confidence! Registration is now open for our 10-week HSPT prep course, led by two experienced educators from St. Augustine High School.

Course Dates: October 14th - December 18th

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual HSPT Course

$2000

Meets twice a week Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom for 10 weeks.
Course classes will span from October 14th through December 18th
Includes a course review book and live instruction from two teachers
Limited to 30 students – secure your spot early
Curriculum available until January 10, 2026

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In Person 1 Day HSPT Crash Course

$1000

Held on December 13, 2025
Meets for 8 hours on just 1 day.
Crash Course will he held at NV5, a Fortune 500 engineering company in Poway, Ca.
Includes a course review book, access to a designated study space, lunch, and live instruction from two teachers
Limited to 50 students – secure your spot early
Curriculum available until January 10, 2026

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Online Self Pace HSPT Course

$1000

Access to instructional videos
Course review book mailed to your home
Access to our online classroom portal
Access available until January 10, 2026

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Meet the Team

Meet the St. Augustine High School educators dedicated to preparing students for the High School Placement Exam.

English Instructor

Mr. Robert Duffy

Bob Duffy is an English instructor at St. Augustine High School. Mr. Duffy teaches literature, composition skills, vocabulary, and grammar to Freshmen and Juniors at Saints. This is Mr. Duffy’s second year teaching at Saints after spending the first 25 years of his teaching career as an adjunct professor at multiple institutions of higher learning in both San Diego and Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Duffy also has 10 years of experience being an instructor in the Writing Section of the SAT exam. He holds a B.A. from Villanova University and an M.A. in English from San Diego State University. Mr. Duffy is committed to the intellectual growth of his students and consistently displays a passion for teaching.

Mathematics Instructor

Mr. Andrew Hitchcock

Andrew Hitchcock is a mathematics teacher at St. Augustine High School with a passion for student success and faith-based education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, a master’s in Educational Leadership, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership with a focus on Christian Ministry. Mr. Hitch is the founder of Tutor Hitch, a platform designed to connect students with high-quality tutors. During his first two years of teaching middle school, he led the Diocese of San Diego with the highest percentage of students to earn scholarships to Catholic high schools.