So far, 92 percent of our seniors have passed this exit exam. But for many challenged students, the self-worth and self-esteem they experience from seeing their progress jump 20 or even 40 points between one exam and another ... this is a huge part of the outcome, no matter what the numbers say.

There is no time limit for the CAHSEE. Students can take the entire school day if they need to, although most students finish each section two to three hours.