Essential Skills Assessment

In order to receive a diploma students must demonstrate proficiency in English-Language Arts (reading and writing) and in Mathematics identified essential skills. Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, a new assessment called Smarter Balanced (SBAC) replaced the OAKS assessment. In order to demonstrate proficiency on the SBAC, students must meet the minimum:

• Reading score of level three or higher
• Writing score of level three or higher
• Math score of level three or higher

We provide additional support for those students whose test scores fall below the minimum required by the Oregon Department of Education through required skill-building lab courses.

*The Essential Skills requirement is suspended through the class of 2028.