Ohio Graduation Tests

Current law requires students who first enrolled in grade 9 before July 1, 2014, to take and pass the Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) to earn a high school diploma. Beginning July 1, 2022, former students and students attending adult diploma programs that need to pass the OGT to earn their diplomas may take applicable subject end-of-course (EOC) tests. See table below for guidance.

Subject Area

Previous Options

Assessment Options – Minimum Scores
Math Proficient Score on
Math OGT
(Score of 400)
  • Competent score of 684 on Algebra I or Integrated Math I EOC tests 
  • Proficient score of 700 on Geometry or Integrated Math II EOC tests 
  • Score of 22 on the ACT Math
  • Score of 520 on the SAT Math*
Reading Proficient Score on
Reading OGT
(Score of 400)
  • Competent score of 684 on English Language Arts II EOC test 
  • Score of 21 on the ACT Reading
  • Score of 450 on the SAT Critical Reading*
Writing Proficient Score on
Writing OGT
(Score of 400)
  • Competent score of 684 on English Language Arts II EOC test 
  • Score of 18 on the ACT English
  • Score of 430 on the SAT Writing*
Science Proficient Score on
Science OGT
(Score of 400)
  • Proficient score of 700 on Biology EOC Test 
  • Passing grade in College Credit Plus (CCP) course in Biology
  • Score of 2 on Advanced Placement (AP) Biology test
  • Score of 2 on International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology test
Social Studies Proficient Score on
Social Studies OGT
(Score of 400)
  • Proficient score of 700 on American History or American Government EOC Test 
  • Passing grade in College Credit Plus (CCP) course in U.S. History or U.S. Government
  • Score of 2 on Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. History or Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. Government and Politics tests
  • Score of 2 on International Baccalaureate (IB) History test

How to Arrange for Testing

In order to test, adult testers should contact any high school, ask for the guidance counselor or test coordinator, and ask if they will administer the test to them. Adult testers are required to have SSIDs or other approved State test identifiers and present a photo ID at the time of testing. Administrators, see the FAQs for information on SSIDs and other approved State test identifiers.
 

TestING Dates

2024-2025 School Year

Adult testers only windows:
  • Fall: Oct. 21–Nov. 15, 2024
  • Winter: Feb. 3–28, 2025
Adult testers can also test on any day during the following OST windows:
  • Fall: Dec. 2, 2024–Jan. 17, 2025
  • Spring:
    • English language arts – March 24–April 25, 2025
    • Mathematics, science and social studies – March 31–May 9, 2025
  • Summer: June 23–July 3, 2025

Resources for Testers

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Last Modified: 7/15/2024 3:26:09 PM