WASHINGTON — Almost a third of this year’s high school graduates who took the ACT tests are not prepared for college-level writing, biology, algebra or social science classes, according to data the testing company released Wednesday.
The company’s annual report also found a gap between students’ interests now and projected job opportunities when they graduate.
“The readiness of students leaves a lot to be desired,” said Jon Erickson, president of the Iowa-based company’s education division.
The ACT reported that 31 percent of all high school graduates tested were not ready for any college course work requiring English, science, math or reading skills. The other 69 percent of test takers met at least one of the four subject-area standards.
Just a quarter of this year’s high school graduates cleared the bar in all four subjects.
