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Juniors! Grade 11 During A School Day PSAT Testing on October 14

Juniors! Tuesday, October 14. Must have SPS-issued laptop.

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Seniors! Grade 12 During A School Day SAT Testing on October 14

Seniors! Tuesday, October 14. Must have SPS-issued laptop.

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AP Exam Payments Due Oct. 31, 2025

AP Exam Registration and Payment Information.


Types of Assessments

Please review the information below and the individual test specific pages for helpful dates and details information about the different kinds of testing that happen for students.

In addion, please visit the SPS Testing and Assessments page for updates and news on how assessments are used and their requirements in Seattle Public Schools as well as the district Language Credit Testing page. 

SAT

  • SAT: The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 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. 

PSAT/NMSQT


AP Exams

  • AP Exams: Students in AP courses might earn college credit and/or advanced placement in college if they perform well on AP Exams and if their college of choice accepts the AP exam for credit. Also refer to the SPS AP Exams Overview for more details and information.

State Assessments

  • State Assessments: State assessments are required for federal accountability and also provide a common measure of student progress at the school, district and state levels. Our educators examine the results and use them to help determine which resources and supports are needed to close achievement gaps.

Language Credit Testing

As of September 24, 2025