8.15-CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination)
Basic Information:
- The California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) is a testing program that allows students to earn a high school diploma equivalent through testing.
- The CHSPE is made up of an English Language Arts and Mathematics section.
- If students pass both sections, then students can request a Certificate of Proficiency from the California State Board of Education.
- Students can take the CHSPE and choose to stay in high school.
- Students who pass the CHSPE, but stay enrolled in high school will need to work towards meeting high school graduation requirements.
- However, if students wish to stop attending high school, then students must have a Certificate of Proficiency and parent/guardian permission (if student is a minor). Please follow the High School Exit Steps (listed below) if your student wishes to exit high school using the CHSPE.
- For more information, please visit the CHSPE website.
Eligibility:
- To take the CHSPE, students must meet one of the following criteria:
- At least 16 years old, OR
- Have been enrolled in 10th grade for one academic year, OR
- Will complete one academic year in the 10th grade at the end of the semester during the next test administration
High School Exit Steps:
If your student is interested in exiting out of high school early, then please make sure to follow the steps below.
- Student registers for the CHSPE.
- Student passes the CHSPE.
- Student sends a copy of the Certificate of Proficiency to their High School Counselor.
- High School Counselor verifies CHSPE scores.
- High School Counselor completes the CHSPE affidavit and sends the copy to the Home School Teacher and family.
- Family returns the signed CHSPE affidavit to the High School Counselor.
- High School Counselor returns the completed affidavit to the Home School Teacher and family with a High School Counselor signature.
- High School Counselor uploads a copy of the certificate and affidavit to the Notes section in School Pathways.
- Home School Teacher completes the withdrawal process.
Sample Certificate of Proficiency: