Testing Information

OGT TESTING
Effective June 30, 2022, the Ohio Graduation is no longer available.

OST TESTING
Ohio's State Tests (OST) are given to elementary students in grades 3-6, junior high students (gr. 7-8), and high school students (gr. 9-12).  Students in grades 3-8 are required to take English Language Arts and Math tests. Students in grades 5 and 8 are also required to take a Science test.

High school students take tests depending on the courses they are currently enrolled in at the time, as described below:

Students earn a cumulative passing score of 18 points using seven end-of-course state tests.  

To ensure students are well rounded, they MUST earn a minimum of four points in Math, four points in English, and six points across Science and Social Studies.

End-of-Course Exams are:

  • Algebra 1 and Geometry or Integrated Math I and II

  • Biology

  • American History and American Government

  • English I and English II

Testing Schedule & Rationale

Resources

The following links will connect you to practice tests and other resources to help you prepare for the tests: 

OELPA

The OELPA (Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment) is an English language proficiency assessment.  Students enrolled in a public school who have been identified as an English language learner are required to take the OELPA.

OELPA - FAQ's

InVIEW

InView tests are given to current 2nd and 6th graders. The results help determine if students meet the qualifications for gifted identification.