About this Indicator
The proportion of students taking the ACT who meet college readiness benchmarks provides one measure of the academic preparation of college-bound students. Benchmark scores in English, mathematics, reading, and science delineate a 75 percent likelihood of attaining at least a “C” in first-year college-level courses.[1]
The 100% participation average reflects performance in states that require all students to take the ACT. The median of the top 5 states includes only states that have a minimum of 60% of students taking the ACT.
Data Source
ACT. The condition of college & career readiness.
[1] ACT. (2018). The condition of college & career readiness 2018.