Beginning with the class of 2007, all students must pass the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) which measures proficiency in five (5) content areas: reading, mathematics, writing, social studies, and science. The purpose of the exams is to ensure that all students who receive a high school diploma in Ohio have not only completed curricular requirements, but have demonstrated competency in the five content areas as well. “Students will take the OGT in March of their sophomore year for the first time. If students are unsuccessful in the March testing, they may retake sections following the schedule listed below.

OGT test administrations before graduation:
• Summer between 10th and 11th grade (optional)
• Fall and spring of 11th grade
• Summer between 11th and 12th grade (optional)
• Fall and spring of 12th grade

The graduation exams measure knowledge and skills that students are expected to learn by the end of the tenth grade. Each exam is based on graduation competencies recommended by content area committees consisting of Ohio Educators.

OGT Test Dates 2011-2012 School Year

March 12 - 23, 2012
Ohio Graduation Tests for Grades 10 and above

Help Sites for Parents and Students and Practice Tests:

• Ohio Department of Education website
• OGT Frequently Asked Questions
• Released exams and scoring guides - now available.
• New Review workbooks published by the state of Ohio available here.
• Copies of Old Tests (Previous versions) are here.
• Practice Tests these are full-length Reading/Math/SS/Science/Math for ninth graders
• Graduation Requirements and Alternative Provisions for Receiving a Diploma Without Passing All Five OGT Tests
• Academic Content Standards - Official State Site
• Skills Tutor
• Ohio Graduation Test Preparation Introduction Site - Good explanation, tips, No Child Left Behind information is also available.
• Local Report Card - Can search by district
• Alternative Assessments for students with Disabilities
• Results - State assessment results

OGT Remediation
The Ohio Department of Education has resources available for school districts, teachers, parents, and students to help them in remedial efforts. Those resources are available on the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Web site at http://www.ode.state.oh.us. In the key word search box located at the top right on the home page, type "Resources for Ohio Graduation Tests". On this Web page, you will find links for the OGT Website for Students, OGT Workbooks, and A guide to the New Ohio Graduation Tests for Students and Families. In addition, you may also type "released test materials" and "practice tests" in the search box for more helpful resources.