SAT Information

SPS School-Day SAT

Seattle Public Schools contracts with the College Board for the school-day PSAT and SAT only. The district—as a single entity—does not contract with the College Board for Saturday testing or the ACT. Visit the district SAT Testing for additional Information.

All-School Assessment Day (SAT)

Parents/Guardians may excuse their Senior to leave early after the exam
- only IF they are taking the exam
- the Attendance / Opt-Out form will be sent home through Talking Points and in Principal Lam’s family newsletter.
- Parents/Guardians must fill out the Attendance form by 3:40 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2026 in order for their student’s post-PSAT/SAT absence to be excused.
SAT Date For Seniors: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 starting at 8:40 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Free to all SPS Juniors.
- Where: Students will be assigned a testing location on campus based on their Humanities teacher, group sizes, individual needs, etc. Breaks: There will be one break at the midpoint of the exam.
  - 12th Grade Only: Takes the SAT
    - Please complete the Online SAT Q & A Form and watch the slideshow.

Students must have an SPS-issued laptop to ensure they have the tech support necessary to complete the exam at school. Students can pick up an SPS-issued laptop in the tech room on the north end, third floor of Building 1 between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays until October 9, 2026.

Grade 12 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

School-Day SAT for all Grade 12 students.
- The College Board only provides districts the Digital SAT for the school-day SAT.
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most widely used college admission test in the country. The test can be used as a substitute graduation requirement if the student didn’t meet passing scores on other assessments in ELA or math.
- SPS students will be automatically registered for the SAT.
- SPS administers the SAT assessments free of charge during a regular school day.

Grade 12 SAT Scores

Scores will be released for SAT tests taken in October TBD. Students will need to create a free College Board account (if they have not already) in order to see their scores.

Practice Resources & Information

Visit the Free SAT Practice at College Board for testing tips and resources. Refer to the district SAT page for more information about testing and Seattle Public Schools. The SAT is an opportunity to meet the Graduation Pathway requirement. A qualifying score on the SAT can be used as a graduation pathway for ELA and/or math. Current qualifying scores are 410 for ELA and 430 for math.

Create your free College Board account
Check out the College Board website for FREE test prep resources and full digital practice tests on bluebook.
Review approved calculators for SAT – contact your counselor if you need help obtaining a calculator for the test.
College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Download the official College Board SAT student guide.
PSAT Score Report Video To Practice For SAT Understand your PSAT scores and how to link your test results with free Khan Academy® practice tests tailored just for you to prepare for the SAT.
Khan Academy SAT Practice The College Board has partnered with Khan Academy to provide a personalized practice program.
SAT Bootcamp with Khan Academy
SAT Prep For general information regarding the SAT.

Tips for students studying for the SAT

Make sure to access the practice tests in Blue Book through College Board to help prepare for the SAT.
For multiple choice questions, it is easier to figure out what’s wrong than what’s right, so eliminate the wrong answers first to help narrow down the answer.

Another resource for studying for the SAT includes Khan Academy’s Official Digital SAT Prep website

Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL) Benefits

The SAT is the most widely used college admission test in the country. SAT scores demonstrate students are prepared for college with necessary skills and knowledge. Students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL) may be eligible to receive additional benefits from the College Board such as unlimited sending of scores. In order to receive these benefits, please complete the Family Income Survey and visit the district School-Day SAT page for more information.

The school-day administration offers these benefits:

No cost. The school-day test is free for SPS students.
Students may also send up to four score reports for free. The school-day test permits students to send score reports to as many as four colleges or scholarship programs.
Additional pathway to graduation. A qualifying score on the SAT can be used as a graduation pathway for ELA and/or math. Current qualifying scores are 410 for ELA and 430 for math.

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) focuses on the knowledge and skills that the best evidence indicates are essential for college and career readiness and success. This test is composed of four sections: Math, Reading, Writing and Language, and Essay.

Understanding SAT Scores and Reporting

Students will need to log into their College Board account to view their scores.

Check out the following resources on SAT Scores

How to Get Your Scores
Understanding your SAT Scores | Finding out how SAT scores are calculated, score structure, what SAT scoring means for you.
How to Send SAT Scores | Information about sending your SAT scores.

As of September 23, 2026