California offers students who are at least 16 years old and have completed 10th grade may opt to take the proficiency exam, which covers English-Language Arts and Mathematics. Passing the test entitles students to the equivalent of a high school diploma. With parents’ permission, a minor may then leave high school to pursue higher education or employment.

Educational Data Systems designed and developed the CHSPE web site (http://www.chspe.net/) on behalf of the California Department of Education. The site offers a full-range of exam related services -- including online registration, test dates and locations, and downloadable test materials. EDS also constructed a secure extranet, allowing for communication and data sharing with the testing sites.

In addition to the web site, EDS scores the exam and generates both paper and web-based student reports.