{"id":2155,"date":"2025-11-11T06:35:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/?post_type=faqs&#038;p=2155"},"modified":"2025-11-11T06:35:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:35:59","slug":"what-grade-do-you-need-to-pass-the-hiset","status":"publish","type":"faqs","link":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/what-grade-do-you-need-to-pass-the-hiset\/","title":{"rendered":"What Grade Do You Need to Pass the HiSET?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You do not need a specific school grade to pass the HiSET. Instead, you must earn a minimum scaled score per subject and meet state-specific requirements. The HiSET exam, developed by ETS, uses a scoring system that measures high school equivalency\u2014not traditional letter grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To pass the HiSET, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Score at least 8 out of 20 on each of the<a href=\"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/how-long-is-each-hiset-exam\/\"> five subject tests<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn a total combined score of 45 or higher across all subjects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Score at least 2 out of 6 on the Language Arts \u2013 Writing essay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These scores mean your performance is equivalent to that of a typical high school graduate in the U.S. There is no \u201cC\u201d or \u201cB\u201d requirement\u2014only scaled score thresholds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each subject (Language Arts \u2013 Reading, Language Arts \u2013 Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) is scored separately. If you pass the HiSET in four subjects but fall short in one, you only need to retake the failing section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Scoring Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The pass the HiSET standards are set to reflect academic readiness. A score of 8 per subject does not mean you answered 80% of questions correctly\u2014it reflects scaled performance based on difficulty and question weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most test takers prepare using official HiSET practice tests from ETS.org. These help predict whether you\u2019re on track to pass the HiSET before scheduling the real exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>States may have additional rules. For example, some require you to be within a certain age range or complete a prep course. Always check your state\u2019s guidelines on the official HiSET website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your goal is clear: meet the minimum score in each subject and reach the total threshold. With focused study, reaching the level to pass the HiSET is achievable for most adult learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not about past grades\u2014it\u2019s about proving current ability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","faq-categories":[],"class_list":["post-2155","faqs","type-faqs","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Grade Do You Need to Pass the HiSET? | The Entry Pass<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You do not need a specific school grade to pass the HiSET. 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