A District-Wide SAT Prep Strategy That Works

By Aviv Weiss, Khan Academy Districts

Give every student in your district the opportunity to succeed on the SAT with the only official prep program designed for system-wide impact.

Why SAT prep needs a district-level approach

The SAT is a gateway to high school graduation, college, career readiness, and for many students, a better future. But access to high-quality test preparation has historically been uneven, with disparities between schools and even classrooms. When SAT prep is left to individual teachers, guidance counselors, or after-school programs, districts see

• inconsistent implementation,
• equity gaps,
• limited data on student readiness, and
• missed opportunities for growth.

A district-wide SAT prep program solves these challenges by creating a unified, scalable system that reaches all students, supports educators, and gives administrators the data they need to drive improvement.

The Official SAT Prep program, powered by Khan Academy Districts

Khan Academy is the College Board’s only official SAT prep partner. That means students use the exact skills, question types, and blueprints they’ll see on test day. Watch this two-minute informational video to see how the program works for school districts:

When implemented across a district, this program has been proven to

• help students improve scores by an average of 39 points, and
• increase graduation rates.

It’s also trusted by 450+ districts nationwide.

AI support for every student

With Khanmigo AI, every student can get 1:1 tutoring support as they prepare for the SAT. This AI tutor provides instant feedback, hints, and explanations, helping students stay engaged and build mastery. It does this by

• scaffolding learning for struggling students,
• supporting independent work in and out of school, and
• scaling personalized help without requiring more staff.

Professional learning that empowers educators

We offer custom professional development to support teachers and administrators. These sessions help your team

• adapt classroom strategies to support SAT skills,
• understand the structure of the digital SAT, and
• use AI effectively in SAT prep instructions and practice.

Administrator tools and data dashboards

District and school leaders receive powerful analytics to track progress and ensure results. Admin can

• monitor student growth at the student, class, school, or district level,
• use automatic rostering to save time and increase visibility, and
• identify skill gaps early to support interventions district-wide.

Flexible delivery models for every school

Districts implement the SAT prep program in a variety of formats:

• Full-year or semester SAT prep classes
• Seminar or advisory periods
• After-school or summer school programs
• Integrated into core ELA or math
• Independent or home-based learning

This flexibility ensures every student, no matter their schedule or support level, can prepare for success.

Proven implementation strategy

We guide districts through a Good → Better → Best framework:

• Good: Independent practice with two Bluebook tests and one course challenge
• Better: Teacher-guided practice with three Bluebook tests and goal tracking
• Best: Whole-group instruction, AI support, data tracking, and four Bluebook tests

The Khan Academy Districts Success team serves as your dedicated strategist, ensuring optimal use of the Official SAT Prep tools and impactful interventions that drive higher scores.

Equitable access, real results

Students learn all 111 math skills and 41 reading and writing skills required for the SAT. The program is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and more. It works on all major devices, including Chromebooks and iPads.

Start preparing your district for SAT success

Let’s build a prep program that lifts every student.

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