Taking the GED

Once you have been identified as Ready to Test by a member of DCSD GED Center staff, they will guide you through the process to take your final GED Tests. 

GED Testing Dates:

• Testing occurs by appointment only.

• The DCSD GED Center follows the DCSD Calendar for holidays, breaks and closures, which can be found here.

• Please call 303-387-9675 to schedule your appointments. 

GED Test Content:

The GED test has four subjects:

• Science (90 minutes) 

• Mathematics (120 minutes)

• Social Studies (90 minutes)

• Reasoning through Language Arts (155 minutes)

Cost: 

• $43.50 per subject (Total: $174) - covered by DCSD if you test at the DCSD GED Center

• $21.25 per subject for test re-takes

• $6.99 per GED Ready™ Practice Test

Requirements:

• Do NOT withdraw from your current school.

• Candidates must be at least 17 years of age.

• You must have a valid, government-issued picture ID with date of birth and signature.  When you register with GED Testing  Service®, enter your name exactly as it appears on your ID.

Please note:  You are required to bring your ID to each testing appointment. If you do not have your ID, you will not be allowed to test. 

GED Test Scoring:

The scores you receive on your GED matter!

• 145-150 is considered a Passing Score.

• 165-Passing plus College Ready (Ready to take college level classes).

• 175-Passing, College Ready PLUS credit (Qualify for up to 10 college credits).

Other information:

• Practice Test Score Breakdown 

• GED Testing Service® has implemented a discounted re-test program.  Every student is eligible for two discounted retakes for each GED® subject taken. The discounted retakes ($21.25) are valid for twelve months after the initial test attempt. Students can test three times on the same subject with no wait time between appointments.  Then there is a 60-day waiting period before your next attempt on that subject.

• All tests are available in English and Spanish.