High school GPA calculator

High school GPA is still quality points ÷ credits (or classes if every course is one credit). Unweighted uses the standard 4.0 letter table; weighted adds honors/AP bumps before averaging.

Cumulative GPA rolls every included semester together. Districts may round per course or exclude electives—compare against your portal before applications.

HS GPA = Σ(points × credits) ÷ Σ(credits)

Weighted vs. unweighted—which should I report?

Many applications ask for both. Use unweighted to compare against a classic 4.0 scale and weighted to reflect honors/AP rigor. Always follow each form’s definitions—they are not interchangeable.

Why does my cumulative line differ from my school portal?

Districts sometimes apply rounding per course, per term, or annually. Our tool recalculates continuously from the rows you enter; tiny gaps usually mean a policy detail (middle school credits, excluded electives, etc.).

Can I model a future semester?

Yes. Add a blank semester, plug in hypothetical grades, and see how the headline GPA shifts before you finalize course requests.

How do I calculate high school GPA with honors and AP?

Start from the unweighted 4.0 points, then apply your school’s honors/AP bump (often +0.5 or +1.0) before averaging. Toggle Weighted here to preview a common bump pattern, then reconcile with the handbook.

Is a 4.0 unweighted the same as a 4.0 weighted?

No. Unweighted 4.0 means straight A’s on a classic scale. Weighted 4.0 can mean a mix of grades with rigor bumps—or a lower unweighted average. Always label which scale you mean.

Should seniors include senior-year courses that are still in progress?

Follow each application’s rules. Many forms want grades earned to date; some allow projected senior grades separately. Model incomplete terms carefully so you do not overstate cumulative GPA.

Credits usually default to one per class. Turn on Weighted to mirror common honors/AP bumps—tune inputs to match your school handbook.

• Unweighted averages plain 4.0 scale points.
• Weighted mode here adds typical bumps for honors/AP style coursework so you can preview how rigor changes the headline number.
• Add semesters to track each year separately when your transcript does.

• Switch to credit-hour math for dual enrollment.
• Read the full breakdown with examples.
• Practical study and planning habits.

1. Unweighted averages plain 4.0 scale points.
2. Weighted mode here adds typical bumps for honors/AP style coursework so you can preview how rigor changes the headline number.
3. Add semesters to track each year separately when your transcript does.
4. Compare the cumulative line against your transcript before applications.

Same transcript rows; only the weighting policy changes what you report.