What your state tests
New Hampshire uses the NH SAS (New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System) in grades 3–8 for ELA and math (plus science), and the SAT in grade 11. Run by the New Hampshire Department of Education. There's no exit-exam gate.
Which tests, which grades
- NH SAS ELA & MathGrades 3–8 (adaptive)
- NH SAS ScienceGrades 5, 8, and 11
- SAT (grade 11)The statewide high-school test — a real, college-usable score
- NH Alternate (DLM)For eligible students
Format & subjects
NH SAS is online and adaptive; the grade-11 SAT follows the national digital SAT format.
Is passing required to graduate?
No exit-exam gate. New Hampshire doesn't require passing a state test to graduate; districts set course and credit requirements (and many use competency-based approaches). The grade-11 SAT provides a college-usable score.
How it's scored
NH SAS reports achievement levels; the grade-11 SAT is scored 400–1600.
Testing windows
Testing runs in a spring window set by each district.
How to prepare
- SAT prep for grade 11Our SAT guide and free Khan Academy Official SAT Practice apply
- State practice testsThe state provides free practice tests matching the real format
Participation & opting out
Students in tested grades participate. Ask your district about make-up windows and any questions.
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 New Hampshire's accountability and school reporting, guide instruction, and — via the grade-11 SAT — give students a college-usable score.
Key facts
- Grades 3–8NH SAS (ELA & Math)
- ScienceGrades 5, 8, 11
- High schoolSAT (grade 11)
- Exit examNone
- AgencyNH Dept. of Education
Where to learn more
Confirm current details with the official source and your district: