Smarter Balanced Score
Smarter Balanced is a 10th-grade career and college readiness assessment, given to most students attending Washington State public high schools.
| Smarter Balanced Score Level | Mathematics Placement Option if test date was 2018 or later | English Placement Options Available Based on Score |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Math 98, 107, 111, 146, 180, 181: Contingent on a B or better in Algebra 2 Math 141 Contingent on a B or better in pre-calculus or higher course | English 101 |
| 3 | Math 98, 107, 111, 146, 180, 181: Contingent on a B or better in Algebra 2 Math 141 Contingent on a B or better in pre-calculus or higher course | English 101 |
| 2 | Math 98, 107, 111, 146, 180, 181: Contingent on a B or better in Bridge to College Math class as a senior | English 101 contingent on a B or better in a statewide English senior year college readiness/transition course |
| 1 | Additional placement information needed, use another assessment measure | Additional placement information needed, use another assessment measure. |
Steps to use the Smarter Balanced Assessment for placement into courses at Highline:
- Please bring, (along with picture ID) your Smarter Balanced score report to Building 6, Entry Advising. You can also email this, along with your Student ID Number (CtC link ID) to entryadvising@highline.edu.