Homeschool GPA Calculator (Weighted & Unweighted)
This simple homeschool GPA calculator makes it easy to track grades, credits, and both weighted and unweighted GPAs for your high school transcript.
Homeschool GPA Calculator
| Course | Credits | Grade | Level | Include |
|---|
Notes: P/NP/W/I are excluded from GPA. “P” counts toward earned credits; “NP/W/I” do not.
How to Use the Homeschool GPA Calculator
Before you start, adjust the settings above the table if needed (A+ value, rounding, or weighted bumps for Honors and AP/Dual Enrollment).
- Enter the course name and the number of credits (1.0 for a full-year class, 0.5 for a semester).
- Select the grade earned from the dropdown. If you choose “P” (Pass), credits will count but no GPA points are added. “NP,” “W,” or “I” are excluded entirely.
- Choose the course level: Standard, Honors, or AP/DE. The calculator will automatically apply extra weight for Honors or AP/DE classes.
- Use the “Count in GPA” box to include or exclude a course from GPA (handy for electives or repeats).
- Add rows for additional courses, or remove rows as needed.
- The results box will show your unweighted GPA, weighted GPA, and the total attempted vs. earned credits.
Understanding GPA
Unweighted GPA is based on the standard 4.0 scale. An A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, and F = 0. This shows performance without considering course difficulty.
Weighted GPA gives extra credit for advanced classes. In this calculator, Honors adds +0.5 and AP/Dual Enrollment adds +1.0, with a maximum of 5.0.
Most colleges will look at both. Some recalculate Grade Point Average using their own system, but including both weighted and unweighted GPAs on a homeschool transcript helps present a complete picture of your student’s work.
Common Letter Grade to GPA Scale
| Letter Grade | GPA Points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 (or 4.3 if selected) |
| A | 4.0 |
| A? | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B? | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C? | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 |
| D | 1.0 |
| D? | 0.7 |
| F | 0.0 |
Homeschool-Specific FAQs
Yes. Colleges often recalculate GPA using their own system, but showing both gives a fuller picture and can help with scholarships that use a weighted GPA system.
You decide. Some families use simple A–F without plus/minus, others use a 4.0 or 4.3 scale with finer cutoffs. The key is to choose one grading scale and apply it consistently.
It depends. If a student takes a high school–level class in middle school (such as Algebra I or a foreign language), you can list it on the transcript. Some families include it in GPA, others note it for credit only.
A typical 3–4 credit college class equals 1 high school credit. In this calculator, AP class and dual enrollment courses are weighted with a +1.0 bump.
Pass/Fail is excluded from GPA. A “P” counts toward earned credits, while “NP,” “W,” and “I” do not.
No. On a homeschool transcript, you can list both attempts but should only include the replacement grade in the GPA calculation.
Each college recalculates GPA differently. Many use only unweighted grades, but including your grading scale and both weighted and unweighted GPAs on the transcript makes your process transparent.
Transcript Guidance / Next Steps
Your homeschool GPA calculation is just one part of the high school transcript. Colleges want to see a clear record of courses, credits, and how class grades were assigned. After using this calculator:
- Record GPAs by year and cumulative total. Many families list weighted and unweighted GPA at the bottom of each transcript page.
- Include your grading scale and policies. Note whether you use plus/minus grading, how you weight Honors/AP/DE classes, and how you handle pass/fail or repeated courses.
- Assign credits consistently. A full-year high school course = 1 credit; a semester course = 0.5 credits; 3–4 college credits = 1 high school credit.
- Add a school profile. This explains your grading scale, curriculum sources, and how you evaluated coursework.
- Keep transcripts clear and simple. Admissions officers review hundreds of transcripts, make yours easy to read with course titles, credit values, grades, and GPAs.
When your GPA is calculated, you can use it to update your transcript, prepare counselor forms for the Common App, or apply for scholarships that require GPA reporting.
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Last Updated on 22 August 2025 by Clare Brown