About Assessment

California's statewide testing programs use information collected to improve California's schools. For more information, see the assessment links below, or contact the Standards and Assessment Division of the California Department of Education (Outside Link) at (916) 657-3011.

Assessment Links

• California English Language Development Test (CELDT) (Outside Link) - this is a required state test for English language proficiency given to students whose primary language is other than English.
  
  
• California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) (Outside Link) - All public school students are required to pass the exam to earn a high school diploma.
  California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Results (Outside Link)
  
  
• California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) (Outside Link) - An exam given to persons who want to leave high school early.
  
  
• General Educational Development Test (GED) (Outside Link) - An exam that may be taken by students 18 years old and older for the purpose of receiving the California High School Equivalency Certificate.
  
  
• History-Social Science (Outside Link) - Given at each grade level.
  
  
• Physical Fitness Testing (PFT) (Outside Link) - Administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9.
  Physical Fitness Test Parent Brochure [English] [Spanish] (Outside Links)
  Fitness Details [Spanish] (Outside Link)
  Physical Fitness Web Resources (Outside Link)
  
  
• Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) (Outside Link) - Test results are used for student and school accountability purposes.
  Standardized Testing and Reporting Results (Outside Link)
• Title III Improvement Plan Addendum Outline
• Academic Performance Index (API) (Outside Link)
• Advanced Placement Test (AP)
• Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) (Outside Link)
• SAT - Postsecondary Preparation