Arkansas Civics Exam
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 Policy Document (Updated 12/12/2024)
Before Testing
Test Administration
After Testing
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:
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Office of Student Assessment
Four Capitol Mall, Mail Slot 33
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Phone: (501) 683-0902
Jimmy Blevins, Assessment Program Manager
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Public School Accountability: Assessment Office
Four Capitol Mall, Mail Slot 33
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 682-5752
Kalyn Bumbaugh, Assessment Program Advisor, CCR Tests & Tools
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Public School Accountability: Assessment Office
Four Capitol Mall, Mail Slot 33
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 683-3842