Superintendent of Schools

results was recently released by ACT, Inc. Each year, Broward’s high school students voluntarily participate in college entrance testing. The ACT Assessment is a comprehensive, standardized college entrance examination designed to assess high school students ’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement test that measures English, mathematics, reading, and science skills (plus an optional writing test) deemed critical for successful college academic performance and is administered at various times throughout the year. Students elect to take the ACT based on personal preference or requirements of the college(s) of their choice. Highlights of the report indicate: • The highest proportional growth in Broward ACT participation occurred among Hispanic students, where a 66 % increase in student participation was documented in the period from 2004-05 to 2006-07. • During the same time period, Black student ACT participation increased by 52 % and White student participation increased by 15%. • Of the 33 Broward high school programs with reportable ACT participation in 2005-06 an