Arkansas Civics Exam

A.C.A. § 6-16-149 requires students seeking a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma to pass the Arkansas Civics Exam with a score of 60% or better.  This requirement began with the 2018-2019 school year.

Arkansas Civics Exam 2023 Policy Document

Before Testing

• Arkansas Civics Exam Study Guide (updated 11/13/2023)

Test Administration

• How Students Login (updated 12/08/2023)

After Testing

• How Teachers View Scores

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offers a copy of the questions in PDF form in different PDF versions and languages on their website. Scroll down and look for 100 Civics Answers and Questions in for format that best meets your needs.

For training and support regarding the online system, please contact:

DESE: Office Of Student Assessment

(501-682-4558)