Testing Information
Catalina Foothills School District: All A Schools
CFSD is the only Arizona school district where every school has earned an A from the Arizona Department of Education.
Our students consistently achieve top test scores, exceeding state and national averages. We use state assessments, local evaluations, and performance-based learning to track progress and enhance instruction. With a strong focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, we prepare students to be college- and career-ready.
Review our summary report of CFSD's Assessment Program and discover why CFSD is home to top-rated schools, award-winning teachers, and exceptional student achievement.
CFSD 2023-2024 Assessment Report (PDF)
Test Scores
View CFSD's State Achievement Test Math Scores (PDF) (AASA/ACT)
View CFSD's State Achievement Test English Language Arts Scores (PDF) (AASA/ACT)
View CFSD's State Achievement Test Science Scores (PDF) (AzSCI)
Statewide Achievement Test Information for 2024-2025
The statewide tests are required by federal and state law. All students at tested grade levels are required to take the state achievement tests.
CFSD Testing Calendar for State Achievement Tests (PDF)
ADE Detailed Assessment Testing Calendar (PDF)
ACT (High School - Grade 11)
High school students enrolled in 11th grade (cohort 2024) will take the ACT. The ACT provides a high-quality, nationally recognized college entrance exam to all high school students at no cost to the students or the schools, while measuring students’ college and career readiness.
ACT Additional Information & Support Materials (ADE Website)
ACT Cut Scores (PDF)
ACT Aspire (High School - Grade 9)
The statewide achievement test for 9th graders (cohort 2026) is ACT Aspire. ACT Aspire is a summative assessment that measures what students have learned in the areas of English, Reading, Math, Science, and Writing. ACT Aspire is aligned to the ACT college readiness benchmarks. ACT Aspire scores predict how a student will perform on the ACT when they reach 11th grade.
ACT Aspire Additional Information & Support Materials (ADE Website)
AASA (Grades 3-8)
Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) is the statewide achievement test for students in grades 3-8. Students will take grade level assessments in Writing, English language arts (ELA), and Mathematics. Students in grade 3 will participate in an Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) assessment.
AASA Additional Information & Support Materials (ADE Website)
AASA Cut Scores - Scale Score Ranges (PDF)
AzSCI (Grades 5, 8, 11)
The statewide achievement test for science is the Arizona Science Test (AzSCI). It will be administered to all students in grades 5, 8, and 11/cohort 2024. The science assessment is a federal requirement and will measure the 2018 Science Standards.
AzSCI information & Support Materials (ADE Website)
AzSCI Cut Scores - Scale Score Ranges (PDF)
Civics Test - High School Graduation Requirement
In 2015, the Arizona legislature passed the Arizona Civics Test Law. A.R.S. 15-701.01 requires students to pass a civics test based on the United States Immigration and Naturalization civics questions. Students will be required to score 70% or higher in order to graduate from high school or obtain a high school equivalency certificate. School districts are required to document on the student’s transcript that the student passed the civics test. Catalina Foothills High School administers the Civics Test in United States History classes. Students who pass the civics test do not need to take the test again.
- Students may retake the test as many times as necessary to pass. The test is untimed.
- Students receiving special education services are exempt from obtaining a passing score unless required by an IEP.
Civics Test Resources:
Arizona Revised Statute, ARS 15-701.01
Civics Test 100 Question List pgs 10-21 (PDF) provided by the Arizona Department of Education.
Arizona Seal of Biliteracy Program
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award made by Catalina Foothills School District and the Arizona Department of Education to recognize graduating seniors who have attained proficiency in English and at least one other world language. The Seal of Biliteracy is placed on the student's diploma. Students who wish to pursue the Arizona Seal of Biliteracy are encouraged to register for a STAMP test to demonstrate proficiency in the world language(s) of their choice. Click on the link below for more information.
View information about the Seal of Biliteracy