ACT Report of College and Career Readiness

Each year, ACT provides an analysis of the college and career readiness of US high school graduates based on ACT^® college readiness assessment results from the high school graduating class.

ACT expands on this important research with an in-depth look at the academic readiness of African American students. Key report findings include:

• Nearly all African American students (86%) report that they aspire to earn a post secondary degree.
• 62% of African American students met none of the four ACT College Readiness Benchmarks.
• Only 10% of African American students met at least three of the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks.
• After high school, 63% of African American students immediately enroll in some form of post secondary education. However, only 62% of African American students who complete their first year of post secondary education persist into the second year.

This report shines a light on the need to improve college and career readiness for African American students while also addressing policies to assist these students with the challenges they may face.

• View or download The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2013: African American Students
• View Condition of College & Career Readiness 2013 reports for other student groups
• View additional ACT research and policy publications

Regards,
The ACT Team