Testing
This Testing page includes high school testing information for New Jersey state assessments and college entrance exams.
If a student is permitted extra time or any accommodations by their IEP, the parent/guardian should contact the guidance office for additional details on accommodations and accessibility options.
State Tests
NAEP
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the largest nationally representative assessment of what students across the country know and can do in core subjects. It is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education.
Cherokee High School has been selected by the New Jersey State Department of Education (NJDOE) to participate in the NAEP testing.
| Testing Date | Unit |
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| TBA | TBA |
NJSLA
Listed below are the New Jersey Learning Assessments (NJSLA) testing dates for the LRHSD to be administered in May.
| Date | Units |
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| Testing: May 20 & 21, 2025 | NJSLA Math, ELA & Science |
| Makeup: May 27 thru 30, 2025 | NJSLA Math, ELA & Science |
NJGPA
Listed below are the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) testing dates for LRHSD to be administered in October and March.
| FALL - October Dates | Units |
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| Testing: October 8 & 9, 2024 | NJGPA Math & ELA |
| Makeup: October 15 thru 18, 2024 | NJGPA Math & ELA |
| SPRING - March Dates | Units |
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| Testing: March 11 & 12, 2025 | NJGPA Math & ELA |
| Makeup: March 17 thru 21, 2025 | NJGPA Math & ELA |
College Entrance Exams
ACCUPLACER
ACCUPLACER is a series of tests that evaluate students' skills in reading, writing, and math to help college administrators place them in courses that match their skills.
ACT
The ACT is a college entrance exam that is mainly for grades 11 and 12. The curriculum covered is comprehensive English Language Arts and Math.
| Test Date | Regular Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline Late Fee Applies | Standby Deadline Photo Upload Deadline |
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| September 14, 2024 | August 9 | August 25 | September 6 |
| October 26, 2024 | September 20 | October 7 | October 18 |
| December 14, 2024 | November 8 | November 22 | December 6 |
| February 8, 2025 | January 3 | January 20 | January 31 |
| April 5, 2025 | February 28 | March 16 | March 28 |
| June 14, 2025 | May 9 | May 26 | June 6 |
| July 12, 2025 | June 6 | June 20 | July 4 |
AP
The Advanced Placement (AP) exams are college entrance exams for grades 10, 11 and 12 and are not a graduation requirement. The curriculum covered varies by AP course.
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| Monday, May 12, 2025 |
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| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 |
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Art and Design: Friday, May 9, 2025 (8 p.m. ET), is the deadline for AP Art and Design students to submit their three portfolio components as final in the AP Digital Portfolio.
PSAT-NMSQT
The PSAT-NMSQT is college entrance exam preparation for grades 9 through 11.
| Dates | Location |
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| Saturday, October 12, 2024 | Lenape High School |
| Saturday, October 26, 2024 | Cherokee High School |
SAT
The SAT is a college entrance exam that is mainly for grades 11 and 12. The curriculum covered is comprehensive English Language Arts and Math.
Location: Cherokee High School
Test Center Number: 31-490
| SAT Test Date | Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation and Late Registration |
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| Saturday, October 5, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | September 24, 2024 |
| Saturday, November 2, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | October 22, 2024 |
| Saturday, December 7, 2024 | November 22, 2024 | November 26, 2024 |
| Saturday, March 8, 2025 | February 21, 2025 | February 25, 2025 |
| Saturday, May 3, 2025 | April 18, 2025 | April 22, 2025 |
| Saturday, June 7, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
* Students taking the digital SAT who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline—at least 30 days before test day.