School Prep Guides
DPSCD HSPT Practice Test: What 8th Graders Need to Know for Detroit Examination School Admissions (2026–27)
Detroit 8th graders applying to MLK Senior High face a one-shot HSPT with a Science section and a scored 750-word persuasive essay — and most prep resources miss both. This guide covers exactly what the DPSCD HSPT tests, when your child takes it, and how to build a composite score strong enough to earn a seat at Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School.