What your state tests
Louisiana uses LEAP 2025 (Louisiana Educational Assessment Program) in grades 3–8 and as End-of-Course (EOC) exams in high school, plus the ACT in grade 11. The EOC exams are tied to graduation. Run by the Louisiana Department of Education.
Which tests, which grades
- LEAP 2025 (grades 3–8)English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies
- LEAP 2025 EOC (high school)Algebra I, Geometry, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History
- ACT (grade 11)A statewide college-entrance test used in accountability
- LEAP ConnectAlternate assessment for eligible students
Format & subjects
LEAP 2025 and EOC exams are online, with multiple-choice and constructed-response items. EOCs are taken when students finish the matching course.
Is passing required to graduate?
Yes. To graduate, Louisiana students must meet the requirement on the EOC exams (reaching an approved achievement level across the required subjects), plus complete course and credit requirements. Students who don't meet the standard have retest opportunities and, in some cases, other pathways. Confirm the current policy with your school.
How it's scored
LEAP 2025 reports achievement levels (Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, Advanced); EOC results contribute to graduation and school scores. The grade-11 ACT is scored 1–36.
Testing windows
LEAP 2025 (grades 3–8) is given in a spring window; EOCs run in fall, spring, and summer windows tied to courses.
How to prepare
- Practice tests & released itemsLDOE provides practice materials matching the online format
- Course-aligned reviewEOCs test the specific course
- ACT prep for grade 11Our ACT guide applies to the statewide ACT
Participation & opting out
Students in tested grades and courses participate. Ask your district about make-up and retest windows.
Accommodations & multilingual learners
Accommodations follow a student's IEP or 504 plan; eligible students take the state's alternate assessment. Multilingual learners take an English proficiency test (WIDA ACCESS or the state equivalent) and may receive designated supports.
Accountability & promotion
Results feed Louisiana's Grow. Achieve. Thrive. accountability and school scores, guide instruction, and — through the EOCs — connect to graduation.
Key facts
- Grades 3–8LEAP 2025 (ELA, Math, Science, SS)
- High schoolLEAP EOC (6 subjects) + ACT
- GraduationMeet the EOC requirement
- AgencyLouisiana Dept. of Education
Where to learn more
Confirm current details with the official source and your district: