High School GPA Calculator
Calculate your 4-year cumulative high school GPA
Your Years
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Enter your GPA and credits for each year. Empty rows are ignored.
Enter your yearly GPAs above to see your cumulative GPA
How to Calculate Your High School GPA
Your high school GPA is the weighted average of your grades across all four years, where each year is weighted by credit hours.
Worked Example: 4-Year GPA
Student's grades across high school:
| Year | GPA | Credits | Quality Points | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman | 3.2 | 6 | 19.2 | 3.20 |
| Sophomore | 3.4 | 7 | 23.8 | 3.31 |
| Junior | 3.6 | 7 | 25.2 | 3.41 |
| Senior | 3.8 | 6 | 22.8 | 3.50 |
| Total | — | 26 | 91.0 | 3.50 |
Notice the upward trend: 3.2 → 3.4 → 3.6 → 3.8. Colleges love to see improvement.
What GPA Do You Need for College?
| School Type | Typical GPA Range | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy League | 3.9 – 4.0 | Harvard, Yale, Princeton |
| Top 20 | 3.7 – 3.9 | Duke, Northwestern, UCLA |
| Competitive State | 3.5 – 3.7 | UT Austin, UMich, UVA |
| State Universities | 3.0 – 3.5 | Most state flagships |
| Open Admission | 2.0+ | Community colleges |
Can You Recover from a Bad Freshman Year?
📈 Upward Trend
Going 2.8 → 3.2 → 3.6 → 3.8 is more impressive than a flat 3.3 every year.
📚 Junior Year Matters Most
This is the most recent full year when you apply. Make it count.
🎯 Course Rigor
A 3.5 in AP classes often outweighs 3.9 in regular classes.
✍️ Explain in Essays
Had a rough year? Many schools let you explain circumstances.