All juniors in Colorado will take the state-mandated SAT assessment. This year’s test will be held at Arvada West during the week of April 13-18th, 2026. Students must report to school no later than 7:45 a.m. on the morning of testing. Seating and room assignments will be available approximately a week before the exam. Students can expect to be done by approximately 11:45 a.m. Lunches will not be served that day. Please note that classes will not be held that day.
SAT Frequently Asked Questions
Testing Format
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Section
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Length
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Number of Questions
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Reading and Writing
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64 minutes (two 32-minute modules)
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54 questions
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Math
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70 minutes (two 35-minute modules)
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44 questions
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Total
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134 minutes
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98 questions
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There is no penalty for guessing – answer every question!
Test day
What to bring
- Photo identification (valid driver’s license or school IDs are acceptable)
- Your fully charged Jeffco Chromebook
- An approved calculator (see the calculator policy)
- A drink and snacks for the break
What not to bring
Don’t bring reading materials, cell phones, smart watches, pens/highlighters, scratch paper.
What to wear
Dress comfortably and wear layers.
Scoring
Students can view their scores online beginning in May by going to studentscores.collegeboard.org to view scores or create an account. Make sure to use full, legal name when creating an account in order for the system to find your scores.
The SAT score range is from 400 to 1600. There are two sections: Reading/Writing and Math worth 800 points each to make up the 1600 total score. The average score in the State of Colorado is 998. Many Colleges and Universities publish their average score for admitted students.
Test refusal
All students are expected to take the SAT unless Arvada West hears from parents or guardians that they are refusing the exam for their child. Please let the school know ASAP if that is the case so we can plan accordingly.
Retaking the test
All Colorado juniors are given the opportunity to take the SAT one time for free. However, students are welcome to retake the test on their own to improve their scores. To register for another test, sign up at sat.org/register. Use the Arvada West School Code: 060-057 when registering.
