ACT is a standardized achievement examination for college admission. The ACT assessment measures high school students' four skill areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The optional Writing test measures skills in planning and writing a short essay. The ACT is a content-based test and until recently was a required test by colleges in the Midwest. Now, most schools accept either the ACT or the SAT.

The national average score for the ACT is 21. Delano's average ACT score is 23.

Delano High School's Code Number (CEEB/ACT Code) is 240-615.

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SAT is a standardized achievement examination for college admission. The SAT assessment measures high school students' skill level in Math, Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension. The SAT tests critical thinking and problem solving skills and until recently was the test of choice for schools in the Northeast and both coasts. Now, most schools accept either the SAT or the ACT. The national average for the SAT is 1500.

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PSAT/NMSQT is an academic qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship Program. This test consists of Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing Skills. Any student grades 9-11 can register for this test, but only grade 11 students are qualifiers for the National Merit Scholarship. The fee to take this test is $18. Registration information will be communicated through Delano High School.

MCAs (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments) are standardized tests in reading math, and science that public schools in Minnesota give to students. 

All 7th graders take the Math and Reading MCAs.

All 8th graders take the Math, Science, and Reading MCAs.

All Biology students take the MCA Science in May. 

All Sophomores take the MCA Reading in April. 

All Juniors take the MCA Math in April. 

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