Exams and Testing

STAAR

STAAR stands for State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, which is the state's student testing program. The assessments are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, which are the state curriculum standards. Beginning in grade 3 through high school graduation, students are tested in the core subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies.  For STAAR test schedules, click here. 

SAT Suite of Assessments

The SAT Suite of Assessments is a series of tests that measure the same skills and knowledge in ways that make sense for different grade levels, making it easy to monitor student progress.

SAT

The SAT is a 3-hour test that measures the critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and reading and writing skills that students need to do college-level work. Taking the SAT provides colleges a measure of academic ability that can be used in the admissions process, financial aid, placement, and other purposes. This is why more than two million students take the SAT every year. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year in high school. 

SAT School Day

San Angelo ISD provides juniors the opportunity to take the SAT test on campus during the SAT School Day.  SAT School Day dates for the 2023-2024 school year are as follows:

Juniors are offered option to take SAT or ACT - March 5, 2024

For more information including SAT Preparation Resources and national test dates, please visit the College Board SAT website.

PSAT/NMSQT

The Preliminary SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Test and gives students a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.

All San Angelo ISD 10th and 11th grade students will be given the PSAT/NMSQT on October 17, 2023.

The PSAT/NMSQT is available for home-schooled students eligible to attend school in the district and may register at both high school counseling centers.

For more information:

Central High School counseling department - (325)659-3434 x118
Lake View High School counseling department - (325)659-3500 x128

ACT

The ACT is a 3-hour test that measures what students have learned throughout high school and provides colleges and universities information for recruiting, advising, placement, scholarships, and retention. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. 

We offer all seniors an optional ACT school day (without writing) on October 17, 2023.

Juniors are offered the option to take SAT or ACT on March 5, 2024.

For a list of other national test dates, view the ACT Test Calendar.

For more information about the ACT including test preparation resources, test dates and fees, and registration information, please visit the ACT Student website.