High School Equivalency (HSE)
In California, adults who left high school before graduation have another way to secure a high school equivalency certificate. There are two HSE exams, the HiSET and the GED.
Through testing, you can demonstrate you have the same skills and knowledge as a high school graduate. And doing so can help you create a whole new future. Once you pass the test, California Department of Education will issue you a high school equivalency certificate.
What HSE programs do you offer?
We offer self paced model of instruction. Students attend class weekly to prepare to pass the HiSET.
This class focuses on Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, and Math. In order to be successful in this program, a seventh-grade reading, writing, and math levels are needed. If a student doesn’t meet the seventh-grade levels they will be enrolled in our Adult Basic Education (ABE) class to build their skills before enrolling in the HSE program.
What are the requirements?
- The program is open to adults 18 years of age or older.
- You do not need high school transcripts to pursue a HSE credential.
What is the class schedule?
- Tuesday or Thursdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Tuesday or Thursdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Do you offer the official HSE exams?
We offer the following HiSET exams on our campus, each month:
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
We also offer the HiSET exams in Spanish.
Enrollment and Assessment
To enroll in our High School Equivalency program, all students must attend an orientation session and take an assessment.
Step 1: Register for Orientation/Assessment
- Orientations are Tuesday mornings from 9:00-11:30am in Room D3. For dates click link: Orientation/Assessment
Step 2: Attend Orientation and take assessment
Step 3: Start attending class
High School Equivalency Certificate
I passed the HiSET or the GED tests. How can I get my certificate?
Visit the California Department of Education website to request your official High School Equivalency certificate. At SCAE we administer the HiSET test.