Unweighted GPA
A is 4, B is 3, C is 2, whatever the course. It shows grades, not how hard the courses were.
Weighted GPA, by district
Each Texas district sets its own scale. Texas has no statewide weighted GPA for students now in high school; each district sets its own. A new rule (19 TAC §74.3001) applies from students entering grade 7 in 2027-28.
Katy ISD: Weighted GPA
| Semester grade | Advanced (KAP, AP, GT sections) | Dual credit | Academic and electives | Fundamental/Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90–100 | 5 | 4.5 | 4 | 3 |
| 80–89 | 4 | 3.5 | 3 | 2 |
| 70–79 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 | 1 |
Lamar CISD: Weighted average (class rank)
| Course level | Each semester grade is multiplied by |
|---|---|
| AP / Dual credit | ×1.3 |
| Honors (PAP, OnRamps fall) | ×1.2 |
| Academic | ×1.1 |
| Leveled Academic | ×1.0 |
Which one colleges use
Both appear on the transcript or the school profile. Many colleges recalculate GPA with their own method, often from core courses only. In Texas, class rank, built from the weighted GPA, decides top 10% automatic admission. The top 10% rule
Pennantist shows both for your teen: your district’s weighted GPA and a plain 4.0 unweighted one. Try the GPA calculator
Sources
- Katy ISD board policy EIC(LOCAL), Class Ranking (adopted 7/28/2025) (2025-26 onward)
- Katy ISD 2026-2027 Student Handbook (2026-27)
- Lamar CISD board policy EIC(LOCAL), Class Ranking (adopted 11/19/2024) (2024-25 onward)
- Fulshear High School: GPA and class rank (2026-27)
- Lamar CISD 2026-2027 Secondary Student Handbook (2026-27)
- Lamar CISD 2026-2027 Secondary Course Selection Catalog (December 1, 2025) (2026-27)
Rules change. Confirm with your school counselor before course selection.
