High School GPA Calculator
Calculate your high school GPA — weighted and unweighted — including Honors, AP and IB class bonuses.
| Course | Credits | Type | Grade | |
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Weighted vs unweighted in admissions
Selective colleges often recalculate a consistent GPA across applicants, sometimes stripping weighting or non-core classes. It helps to know both — read weighted vs unweighted GPA for how each is used.
Frequently asked questions
How is high school GPA calculated?
Add up the grade points for each class (weighted by credits if your school uses them) and divide by the number of classes or total credits. Honors and AP/IB classes can add bonus points on a weighted GPA.
What is a weighted high school GPA?
A weighted GPA gives extra points for harder classes — typically +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP or IB — so a weighted GPA can exceed 4.0 (often up to 5.0).
What is a good high school GPA?
An unweighted 3.0 is solid, 3.5+ is strong for college admissions, and 3.8+ (or 4.0+ weighted) is highly competitive for selective schools.
How do colleges use my GPA?
Many colleges recalculate GPA using core academic courses, sometimes unweighted. Reporting both your weighted and unweighted GPA is useful — this tool shows both.