92 more students than the previous year. The ACT is a requirement for admission to many colleges and universities. The Colorado state average went down a tenth of a point to 21.5.
Every high school has strategies in place to improve achievement in college entrance exams.
At the same time, the average composite score for Hispanic students increased from 16.3 to 17.5. North High Principal Joe Sandoval noted that students and parents are notified repeatedly about the test and that test-taking strategies are part of the curriculum for all juniors. That's up from 53 students who took the test the year before for an average score of 16.6. Montbello sponsors several ACT workshops. Students are also encouraged to take the test as early as their sophomore year, giving them time to retake it if necessary.