High School Equivalency (HSE)

The High School Equivalency (HSE) assessment is a computer-based test which is a state-of-the-art and affordable national high school equivalency assessment, accessible to approximately 40 million adults in the U.S. who have not graduated from high school or obtained an equivalency diploma.

The State of West Virginia implemented the GED test to verify that examinees have knowledge in core content areas equivalent to that of graduating from high school.  The test provides high school equivalency scores and assesses college and career readiness.

The GED is administered via computer at the Mingo Extended Learning Center.  The GED has four subject areas: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts.  The test measures examinees’ level of achievement and readiness for college and the workforce as outlined by the Common Core Standards.  

Individuals seeking a West Virginia high school equivalency diploma must attend an Adult Education Center, take and pass a HSE Readiness Test/Practice test in order to sit for the GED.  Also, examinees must meet additional HSE testing criteria that will be explained by the Adult Education instructor or examiner. For more information, contact Jonathan Ingram, AE instructor at SWVCTC (Southern), Williamson Campus, phone number 304-539-0442, Room 235, email jonathan.ingram@wvesc.org.