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.
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