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The report compares the 2018 graduating class with 2017 and 2014 across ACT composite scores and English, math, reading, and science subscores. It details the share of students meeting none, one, two, three, or four readiness benchmarks, highlights proficiency on complex texts, and presents STEM interest and physics-taking patterns linked to benchmark outcomes. 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This compares to 113,732 (29 percent) with an average of 22.3 in 2014. Nationally, 55% of 2018 graduates took the ACT with an average Composite score of 20.8.  \n~ There were 4,728 African American graduates from California who took the ACT (4 percent) with an average Composite score of 19.0. This compares to 5,288 (4 percent) with an average of 19 .2, and 5,513 (5 percent) with an average of 18 . 6, for the 2017 and 2014 graduating classes, respectively.  \n~ There were 262 American Indian graduates from California who took the ACT (0 percent) with an average Composite score of 19.6. This compares to 339 (0 percent) with an average of 20 .2, and 311 (0 percent) with an average of 20 .4, for the 2017 and 2014 graduating classes, respectively.  \n~ There were 30,597 White graduates from California who took the ACT (26 percent) with an average Composite score of 25.5. This compares to 35,756 (27 percent) with an average of 25 .4, and 32,060 (28 percent) with an average of 25 . 0, for the 2017 and 2014 graduating classes, respectively.  \n~ There were 45,606 Hispanic graduates from California who took the ACT (38 percent) with an average Composite score of 19.7. This compares to 51,192 (39 percent) with an average of 19 .7, and 43,974 (39 percent) with an average of  \n19.4, for the 2017 and 2014 graduating classes, respectively.  \n~ There were 18,203 Asian graduates from California who took the ACT (15 percent) with an average Composite score of 26.1. This compares to 19,802 (15 percent) with an average of 25 .7, and 16,953 (15 percent) with an average of 24 . 6, for the 2017 and 2014 graduating classes, respectively.  \n~ There were 834 Pacific Islander graduates from California who took the ACT (1 percent) with an average Composite score of 21.9. This compares to 1,048 (1 percent) with an average of 22 .1, and 1,005 (1 percent) with an average of 21 .2, for the 2017 and 2014 graduating classes, respectively.  \n• The 2018 California graduating class average English score was 22.5. This compares to 22.5 and 21.8 in 2017 and 2014, respectively.  \n• The 2018 California graduating class average math score was 22.5. This compares to 22.7 and 22.8 in 2017 and 2014, respectively.  \n• The 2018 California graduating class average reading score was 23.0. This compares to 23.1 and 22.3 in 2017 and 2014, respectively.  \n• The 2018 California graduating class average science score was 22.1. This compares to 22.2 and 21.7 in 2017 and 2014, respectively.  \n• In 2018, 37 percent of California graduates met all four ACT College Readiness Benchmarks. This compares to 38 and  \n34 percent of 2017 and 2014 graduates, respectively.  \n~ In 2018, 24 percent of California graduates met zero ACT College Readiness Benchmarks. This compares to 23 and  \n24 percent of 2017 and 2014 graduates, respectively.  \n© 2018 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. MR00878 [www.act.org/research](www.act.org/research)  1  \nCalifornia The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2018  \n~ In 2018, 72 percent of California graduates met the ACT English College Readiness Benchmark. This compares to  \n73 and 71 percent of 2017 and 2014 graduates, respectively.  \n~ In 2018, 53 percent of California graduates met the ACT Math College Readiness Benchmark. This compares to 55 and 57 percent of 2017 and 2014 graduates, respectively.  \n~ In 2018, 56 percent of California graduates met the ACT Reading College Readiness Benchmark. This compares to  \n57 and 51 percent of 2017 and 2014 graduates, respectively.  \n~ In 2018, 46 percent of California graduates met the ACT Science College Readiness Benchmark. This compares to  \n46 and 43 percent of 2017 and 2014 graduates, respectively.  \n• In 2018, 59,136 (50 percent) of California graduates met three or four ACT College Readiness","cbCaivJD3LNziEgG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivJD3LNziEgG","pdf",502478,12,"English","# Performance\n## ACT College Readiness Benchmarks\n## Subject Scores (English, Math, Reading, Science)\n# STEM\n## STEM Interest and Benchmark Alignment\n## Physics Participation and Outcomes\n# Career Readiness\n## WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate Estimates\n# Impact","[{\"question\":\"How many California graduates took the ACT in 2018, and what was the average composite score?\",\"answer\":\"In 2018, 118,521 California graduates (27%) took the ACT with an average Composite score of 22.7.\"},{\"question\":\"What percentage of California graduates met all four ACT college readiness benchmarks in 2018?\",\"answer\":\"In 2018, 37% of California graduates met all four ACT College Readiness Benchmarks.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the report say about STEM interest and physics participation among California graduates in 2018?\",\"answer\":\"In 2018, 52% indicated interest in STEM majors and/or careers, and 60% indicated taking physics; the report also links physics-taking to higher science benchmark attainment.\"}]","The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2018 - California Key Findings | PDF",1791521043]