Testing
From End-of-Course exams, to college admissions exams, and everything in between, there are many types of standardized tests and many reasons for high schoolers to take them. Talk with your school counselor about your possible future plans to figure out which tests you should take and when, as well as what scores you should aim for and how to study for the tests. You can find a ton of information about various tests below. More information can be found by clicking on the included links.
ACT
What: A computer or paper based standardized test in the areas of English, Reading, Writing, Math, and Science.
Test Setup: English 35 mins/50 questions, Math 50 mins/45 questions, Reading 40 mins/36 questions, Science 40 min/40 questions, Writing 40 min/1 essay (Science & Writing optional)
Scoring: Eng: 1-36, Math: 1-36, Reading: 1-36, Science: 1-36, Writing: 2-12, Composite: 1-36 More explanation here.
Why: To meet CCP, college admissions, and scholarship requirements.
Who: Juniors take it at OHS in the spring for free(state funded). You may elect to self-register and self-pay to take it as many times as you wish.
When: 2025/2026 Testing Dates and Deadlines
How: Click on the links below to register and find a testing location.
SAT
What: A computer based standardized test in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Math.
Test Setup: Reading & Writing: 64 minutes for 54 questions. Math: 70 minutes for 44 questions.
Scoring: Reading & Writing: 200-800, Math: 200-800, Composite: 400-1600 More explanation here.
Why: To meet CCP, college admissions, and scholarship requirements.
Who: Typically taken by Juniors. You may elect to self-register and self-pay to take it as many times as you wish.
When: 2025/2026 Testing Dates and Deadlines
How: Click on the links below to register and find a testing location.
PSAT/NMSQT
What: A computer based standardized test in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Math.
Test Setup: Reading & Writing: 64 minutes for 54 questions. Math: 70 minutes for 44 questions.
Scoring: Reading & Writing: 160-760, Math: 160-760, Composite: 320-1520 More explanation here.
Why: To prepare for the SAT and to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
Who: Juniors may elect to take it in the fall for $18.
When: October 30th, 2025.
How: See your school counselor for a registration form.
ASVAB
What: A computer based standardized test in which 10 domains are tested.
Test Setup: Setup explanation here.
Scoring: Scoring explanation here.
Why: Required for Military, with each branch having their own score requirements. Is also used as a Career Inventory to help students explore non-military career options.
Who: Sophomores are recommended to take it when the school offers it in January, any other interested Junior or Senior may also elect to take it at that time.
When: January TBD, 2026.
How: Click on the link below to register.
End-of-Course Exams (EOCs)
What: Computer based standardized tests required by the state of Ohio in the following subjects: Algebra 1, Geometry, English 10, Biology, American History, and American Government.
Test Setup: Math, History, and Biology tests are made up of two, 90 minute sections. English tests are made up of two 105 minute sections.
Scoring: Score range is from 618-814. More explanation here.
Why: Algebra 1 and English 10 are required for graduation (minimum score of 684 required). American History, American Government, and Biology scores can be used to earn Ohio Graduation Seals in Citizenship and Science (minimum scores of 700 required for seal) .
Who: All students enrolled in tested subjects.
When: Each April with retakes offered in December/January of the following year.
How: Students will automatically take the EOC of classes in which they are enrolled. Students who did not meet the minimum score requirement in Algebra 1 or Biology will be required to take the test a second time.