* It's perfectly normal: High schools often receive copies of students' SAT scores, either directly from the College Board or indirectly through the students themselves. They might use this data for internal tracking, college counseling purposes, or to calculate school-wide averages. This is usually done with appropriate privacy safeguards.
* Access and Privacy: Your school likely has policies regarding access to student records. They're obligated to protect your privacy according to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act in the US, or equivalent laws in other countries). They can't just release your scores to anyone. Only authorized personnel (like school counselors, administrators involved in college applications, etc.) should have access.
* Potential Concerns: While generally not a problem, there are potential, albeit unlikely, issues:
* Accidental disclosure: There's always a small risk of accidental disclosure due to human error or a security breach.
* Misuse of data: While rare, there's a theoretical risk of the scores being misused for purposes beyond those officially sanctioned by the school.
* Internal access beyond necessity: Someone within the school might access your scores inappropriately, though this is a breach of policy and ethics.
* What you can do: If you're concerned, you can:
* Contact your school's guidance counselor or registrar: Ask about their policies regarding SAT score storage and access. They can clarify how your data is handled and protected.
* Review your school's FERPA policies: Understand your rights regarding access to your own educational records.
* Contact the College Board: The College Board manages SAT scores. You can inquire about their data security practices and your options if you have specific concerns about your school's handling of your scores.
In short, while your high school having your SAT scores is common and generally not problematic, understanding their policies and exercising your rights regarding your educational records is always wise.