Testing & Assessments at Hope High School Online

Why We Test

Testing helps us understand how students are learning. We use test results to find out what each student does well and where they might need extra help. This information helps our teachers create personalized learning plans for students.

Our Testing Program

Hope High School Online gives several types of tests throughout the school year. Here's what you need to know about each one.

State Assessments

State assessments are tests required by the Arizona Department of Education that measure student learning in subjects such as reading, writing, math, and science. State assessments are given in the Spring at the end of each school year.

• 9th Grade: ACT Aspire (Reading, Writing, Math, and Science)
• 11th Grade: ACT (Reading, Writing, Math, and Science) and AzSCI (Science)

Benchmark Assessments

Benchmark assessments are progress-monitoring tests that help us check how students are doing in key subjects throughout the year. We use benchmark assessments in math, reading, science, writing, and English. These results help us track growth, identify strengths and learning gaps, and prepare students for state assessments.

AZELLA (Arizona English Language Learner Assessment)

AZELLA is Arizona’s English language proficiency assessment for students who are learning English. We use the AZELLA test to measure skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. The results help determine eligibility for language support services and guide how we support students’ language development and academic success.

Civics Test

The Civics Test is an assessment required by the Arizona Department of Education as a graduation requirement. This assessment helps ensure students understand key ideas about how our government works and their role as informed citizens.