Students at Shallowater High School are encouraged to begin taking the ACT and/or SAT test no later than their Junior year. While the two tests differ in format, both are widely accepted by colleges and universities everywhere. TSI is often administered during students' freshman/sophomore years in order to determine their readiness and eligibility to enroll in dual credit coursework.

In Shallowater ISD, PSAT 8, PSAT 9 (Freshmen), PSAT (Sophomores), PSAT-NMSQT (for qualifying Juniors), and SAT (Seniors) are all offered on-site as part of an articulated program. For more information on testing opportunities, please contact campus counselors.