High School Assessment Program (HSAP)

Given near the end of the second year of high school, HSAP is most often referred to as the exit exam and is required for graduation. The HSAP is based on state curriculum standards for English language arts and math. Students must pass all parts to receive a state high school diploma. Students who do not pass HSAP on their first attempt will have multiple opportunities to retake test(s) prior to the end of the senior year.

The ELA test has multiple-choice questions, constructed-response items, and an extended-writing exercise.  Students may use dictionaries during the extended-response writing portion of the test. The math test has multiple-choice questions and three integrated-response items where students must show their work to support how they got their answer. Students may use calculators while taking any part of the math test. 

For more information, visit Horry County Schools' Assessment Center.