2009 Percent of ACT-Tested Graduates Ready for College-level Coursework by State
The chart below shows the percentage of ACT-tested graduates in each state who met or exceeded the College Readiness Benchmark score in all four subjects and in each subject separately.
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College Readiness Benchmark Scores
A Benchmark score is the minimum score needed on an ACT subject-area test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college courses.| College Course or Course Area | Test | ACT Score |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | English | 18 |
| Algebra | Mathematics | 22 |
| Social Sciences | Reading | 21 |
| Biology | Science | 24 |