ACT Scores for Louisiana-2009

A national tool for evaluating college readiness is the ACT score. The results for the 2009 graduating class are now in, and being reported by ACT at http://www.act.org.

On a national level, some 23% of all students tested met the readiness benchmark in all four subjects, as compared with 15% in Louisiana.

Louisiana Composite Scores:


Asian American/Pacific Islander...22.3
Caucasian American/White...........21.5
National Average ..................21.1
Hispanic...........................................20.3
Other/no response........................20.2
Louisiana Average................20.1
American Indian/Alaska Native..19.4
African American..........................17.3

It is very important as parents and community leaders that we stay aware of these scoring trends, and that proper steps are taken to improve our results.

In addition to the focus on awarding scholarships, we should devote resources to making sure our students are prepared for this test.

We must consider that Louisiana's Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) requires a minimum score of 20 on the ACT.

As college costs continue to increase, scholarship money of this nature can not and should not be left on the table.

Advocacy Role Expanding ( More Commentary)

As we move forward to engage the 2009-2010 school year and beyond, this site will begin to provide more direct commentary regarding our state and local school situation. We have been quite passive as Louisiana passed its new "Career Diploma" legislation and locally as the Caddo school board and the new charter community openly spar. No more.

Our original purpose was to mainly serve as a resource. However, we detect a clear need for commentary focused on helping with conversations and debates about the critical area of education.

Comments and opposing views are not only welcome but encouraged.

So help me as we attempt to heat things up in the future.

Thanks.