The administration of Tarcísio de Freitas, the Governor of São Paulo, has opted not to disclose the performance results of high school students in the state's education system for the new Provão Paulista evaluation. Introduced in 2023, this assessment was designed to serve as a college entrance exam, replacing the previous Saresp system used for evaluating educational performance. On the same day that results for elementary school grades were presented, high school data was conspicuously omitted, raising questions about the transparency and accountability of the education administration.

Despite the lack of data release for high school students, the Tarcísio administration announced plans for a new edition of the Saresp specifically for third-year high school students in June this year. This upcoming assessment aims to provide the government with a clearer understanding of student performance and progress within the entire state's education network. The announcement occurs at a time when educational assessments face scrutiny regarding their effectiveness and relevance in gauging student learning outcomes in Brazil.

The decision not to disclose the high school performance data follows a previous trend, where results from the past two years' Saresp assessments were presented alongside modifications to ensure the average scores from Provão Paulista were comparable to those from prior evaluations. These adjustments and the choice to withhold current high school data have sparked discussions about educational policy, accountability, and the implications for students aiming for higher education in São Paulo.