High School GPA Calculator
Calculate your unweighted and weighted GPA with support for AP, IB, Honors courses and cumulative GPA
High School GPA Calculator
Your GPA Results
Credit System: Equal weights (1 credit each)
Course Types: Only regular courses
Example GPA Calculation
Sample High School Transcript
Mathematics (Honors): A (4.5 weighted, 1 credit)
Physics (AP): B+ (4.3 weighted, 1 credit)
English (Regular): A- (3.7 unweighted, 1 credit)
History (Regular): B (3.0 unweighted, 1 credit)
Calculations
Unweighted GPA: (4.0 + 3.3 + 3.7 + 3.0) ÷ 4 = 3.5
Weighted GPA: (4.5 + 4.3 + 3.7 + 3.0) ÷ 4 = 3.875
Result: 3.5 Unweighted, 3.88 Weighted GPA
High School GPA Scale
• Honors courses: +0.5 points
• AP/IB/College Prep: +1.0 points
College GPA Expectations
Ivy League Schools
3.9 - 4.19 GPA required
Harvard: 4.10, Yale: 3.90
Top Tier Colleges
3.7 - 3.9 GPA range
Highly competitive admissions
Most Colleges
3.0 - 3.7 GPA range
Good college options available
GPA Improvement Tips
Take challenging courses (AP, IB, Honors) to boost weighted GPA
Focus on core subjects: Math, Science, English, Social Studies
Use extra credit opportunities when available
Retake courses where you earned low grades
Maintain consistency across all four years
Understanding High School GPA
Unweighted vs Weighted GPA
Unweighted GPA
Calculated on a 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty
Weighted GPA
Gives extra points for challenging courses
• Regular courses: 0.0-4.0 scale
• Honors courses: +0.5 points
• AP/IB courses: +1.0 points
GPA Impact on College Admissions
Academic Performance
GPA demonstrates consistent academic achievement and work ethic over time.
College Eligibility
Many colleges have minimum GPA requirements for admission consideration.
Scholarship Opportunities
Higher GPAs open doors to merit-based scholarships and financial aid.
Course Type Definitions
Regular Courses
Standard high school curriculum
Standard 4.0 scale
No additional weight
Honors Courses
Advanced level coursework
+0.5 point bonus
4.5 scale maximum
AP/IB/College Prep
College-level coursework
+1.0 point bonus
5.0 scale maximum