Long Island Student Earns Perfect ACT Score

HAUPPAUGE, NY - Jade Carvalho, a Hauppauge High School senior, recently earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36.

According to the school district, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2016, only 2,235 out of nearly 2.1 million graduates who took the ACT earned a composite score of 36.

The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science, each scored on a scale of 1 to 36. The total score is the average of the four test scores.

Carvalho is the quintessential "complete student," according to the school district. She is the captain of the girls varsity tennis team as well as an active member of the HHS theater program.

In addition, she also serves as president of the French Club and vice president of Best Buddies. Carvalho is a member of the National Honor Society and recently earned a commendation from the 2018 National Merit Program.

While she has not yet chosen a college to attend or a career path to pursue, Carvalho is planning to attend a liberal arts college where she can explore many possibilities and discover the opportunities available.

In a letter recognizing her exceptional achievement, ACT Chief Executive Officer Marten Roorda stated: "Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare. While test scores are just one of multiple criteria that most colleges consider when making admission decisions, your exceptional ACT composite score should prove helpful as you pursue your education and career goals."

Congratulations to Jade Carvalho!

Photo courtesy of the Hauppauge School District