CHEYENNE – Wyoming has achieved the highest average composite score of states in which all students are required to take the ACT. The state’s graduating class of 2024 had an average composite ACT score of 19.1. Results also show the percentage of students meeting all four ACT College & Career Readiness benchmarks trended up slightly with 0.2% over 2023.
“I am proud of Wyoming’s #1 ACT ranking among states testing all kids. Our continued commitment to keeping standards high in Wyoming is paying off as we compare to states across the country,” said State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder. “Congratulations to Tyler D. Mailloux and Betz William. Your outstanding achievements make you role models for students across the state. We truly have the best and brightest here in Wyoming.”
Of significant note this year are the results at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, which included one perfect score of 36, one score of 35, and three scores of 34.
“Kelly Walsh High School’s commitment to exceptional academic excellence is a testament to the extraordinary students, staff, and school families who call Kelly Walsh home,” says Mike Britt, Kelly Walsh High School Principal “I am humbled and proud to recognize the exceptional academic achievements of these outstanding students on the ACT, in particular Tyler D Mailloux for earning a perfect score. Their dedication, leadership, character, and perseverance towards educational excellence is truly commendable, and we are proud to call them Trojans!”
Forty-seven percent of graduates increased their ACT scores an average of 0.9 points by taking the test multiple times, better-qualifying them for their school of choice and additional scholarship support. Over 200 of these students moved into a higher Hathaway Scholarship Program level, and 60% of all graduates earned Hathaway Scholarship support to further their education in Wyoming.
Graduates on a career pathway have the opportunity to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) by participating in the ACT WorkKeys. This year a Clearmont K-12 School graduate earned the highest certification possible, a Platinum NCRC. These credentials are accepted by employers statewide and can allow the opportunity for a higher base salary or other benefits.
“Postsecondary readiness is the goal for our graduating students,” says Chase Christensen, Clearmont K-12 Principal & SCSD#3 Superintendent. “We work hard to ensure that students have great options as they leave us and head off to college, a career, or the military. Having Betz William qualify for a Platinum NCRC is a testament to the hard work put in by both our students and staff, our focus on the individual student, and working to educate them to their potential.”
View the Wyoming data and ACT Profile Report.
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Linda Finnerty, Chief Communications Officer
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linda.finnerty@wyo.gov
