Testing

There are many different types of tests that students will take while in high school. Some of these tests are required by the state, such as the MCA's, and others are required for post-secondary plans. For more information please select a specific test from the "testing" tab above. 

• ACCESS: The ACCESS for ELLs test is administered once a year to English language learners in order to measure progress toward meeting Minnesota’s standards for English language development.

• ACT: The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in English, Math, Reading & Science. There is also an optional writing test.

• ACCUPLACER: The ACCUPLACER is a computer-adaptive test used to evaluate students' skills in reading, writing, and math. This is often used at two-year colleges as a placement test

• ASVAB: The ASVAB is a test that measures current abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

• Compass: The ACT Compass is an untimed, computerized test that helps your college evaluate your skills in reading, writing, and math. This is often used at two-year colleges as a placement test. 

• MCA's/MTAS: The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) and Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are statewide tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic standards. These tests are required for all students in grades 10 (reading) and 11 (science & math).  

• PLAN: PLAN serves as a check of academic progress for students in grade 10. It is designed to improve students' preparation for education, training, and work after high school while they still have time to adjust their high school courses. PLAN has content similar to the ACT. 

• PSAT/NMSQT: the PSAT is available to students in grades 10 and 11 and is administered in October each year. The test measures a students' current knowledge in reading, writing/language, and math and also provides a picture of what a student will need to succeed in college.