High School GPA Calculator

Your high school GPA is the credit-weighted average of your grade points on the 4.0 scale. Add your classes below.

How high schools report GPA

Most high schools report an unweighted grade point average on a 0 to 4.0 scale, where every class counts the same regardless of difficulty. This is the figure that appears on a standard transcript and the one many scholarship applications ask for first.

The complication is that colleges frequently recalculate the number using their own rules. Some strip out electives like physical education, some convert your letter grades to their own scale, and some weight honors courses while others do not. That is why two students with the same school GPA can look different to an admissions office.

Use this tool to track where you stand in real time during the year. If every class carries equal weight at your school, enter one credit per class and the result becomes a simple average of your grade points.

The formula

GPA = ( SUM of gradePoints x credits ) / ( SUM of credits )

Worked example

English A- (3.7) x 1 credit, Math B (3.0) x 1, Science A (4.0) x 1. Points = 3.7+3.0+4.0 = 10.7 over 3 credits = 3.57.

How to read your result

Most U.S. high schools report an unweighted GPA on a 0-4.0 scale. Colleges often recalculate GPA using their own method, so treat this as a close estimate.

Frequently asked questions

What if my classes are not worth credits?: If every class counts equally, enter 1 credit for each. The result is then a simple average of your grade points.
How do I include Honors or AP classes?: Use the Weighted GPA Calculator, which adds bonus points for Honors and AP/IB courses.
Why is my school GPA different?: Schools vary in scale, rounding, and which classes count. Check your transcript for the official figure.

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