Henry Sibley High School junior earns highest possible ACT score

junior Benjamin Sather earned the top composite score of 36 on the ACT college admissions and placement exam. While the actual number of students nationwide that earn a composite score of 36 varies from year to year, roughly one-tenth of one percent receive a top score. Among the national high school graduation class of 2011, only 704 of more than 1.6 million students earned a composite score of 36.

“Earning the highest score possible on such a challenging and important college placement exam is an incredible academic achievement,” said Dr. Robin Percival, Principal of Henry Sibley High School. “We congratulate Benjamin and wish him continued success in the pursuit of his educational goals and in his studies beyond Henry Sibley.”

The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. Each test is scored on a scale of 1-36, and a student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. Some students also take ACT’s optional Writing Test, but the score for that test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT composite score.

All major colleges in the United States accept ACT test scores.

An exceptional score of 36 provides colleges with evidence of student readiness for the academic rigors that lie ahead.

Source: District 197