PSAT/SAT

Colorado public school students in grades 9-11 participate in the SAT Suite of Assessments each spring as part of the state’s accountability system. These college readiness exams are aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) and provide information about students’ academic strengths and areas for growth. 

• 9th grade students take the PSAT 8/9, which helps establish a baseline for college and career readiness.
• 10th grade students take the PSAT 10, which builds on prior learning and prepares students for the SAT.
• 11th grade students take the SAT, a college entrance exam accepted by all U.S. colleges and universities.

Beginning in spring 2024, all tests in the SAT Suite are administered digitally.