Interest in Medical and Health by Benchmark Attainment
Overall STEM Interest
- Between 2011 and 2015, the percent of students interested in STEM decreased by 3%.
Student STEM Interest Trends: 2011–2015
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Nation | 45% | 45% | 44% | 43% | 42% |
| N Count | Nation | 350,458 | 361,047 | 383,555 | 388,653 | 393,085 |
Overall STEM Interest
(N = 393,085)
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Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment and Subject
Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment and Subject
| Attainment Level | English | Reading | Math | Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Met Benchmark | 66% | 46% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 2 Points of Benchmark | 10% | 14% | 9% | 16% |
| Below Benchmark by 3+ Points | 24% | 40% | 49% | 47% |
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Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by Number of ACT College Readiness Benchmarks Attained
Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by Number of ACT College Readiness Benchmarks Attained
| Benchmarks Met | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 0 | 29% |
| 1 | 17% |
| 2 | 15% |
| 3 | 13% |
| 4 | 26% |
Expressed and Measured Interest
(N = 140,552)
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Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment and Subject
Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment and Subject
| Attainment Level | English | Reading | Math | Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Met Benchmark | 73% | 52% | 48% | 45% |
| Within 2 Points of Benchmark | 9% | 14% | 10% | 16% |
| Below Benchmark by 3+ Points | 18% | 34% | 43% | 39% |
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Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by Number of ACT College Readiness Benchmarks Attained
Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by Number of ACT College Readiness Benchmarks Attained
| Benchmarks Met | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 0 | 23% |
| 1 | 16% |
| 2 | 15% |
| 3 | 15% |
| 4 | 32% |
Note: Reporting achievement by combinations of student characteristics may give rise to small N counts. As a result, outcomes reported in this section should be interpreted with caution.