Summary of ACT Reports
- What does it mean if your ACT is high?
- How high is a 30 on the ACT?
- What is a high ACT?
- Is 34 on ACT high?
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“Act high”
likely refers to getting a high score on the ACT, a standardized college entrance exam, where a good score varies but generally means above the national average (around 19-20) and competitive for your target colleges, with scores in the 20s or 30s being strong, or it could refer to mimicking behaviors associated with being under the influence of cannabis, such as being relaxed, giggly, or uncoordinated, but the search results focus heavily on the test.
If you mean the ACT test score:
National Average: Around 19.4 (for 2024).
Good for Many Colleges: 20-23.
Competitive for Selective Schools: 24-28+.
Top-Tier/Ivy League:
Aiming for 30+ is beneficial
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Perfect Score: 36.
If you mean acting like you’re “high”:
Physical: Slower movements, clumsiness, red eyes, increased appetite.
Mental/Emotional: Relaxed, giggly, forgetful, paranoid, altered perception of time, difficulty focusing.
How to “act high” (if you mean a good ACT score):
Study: Focus on English, Math, Reading, and Science.
Practice: Take practice tests.
Know Your Target: Research scores for colleges you’re interested in.
Holistic View: Remember scores are just one part; grades, essays, and activities matter too.
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ACT Reports
The ACT College Admissions Assessment is given to all students in the 11th grade and the ACT WorkKeys assessment is administered to students who are Career and Technical Education (CTE) concentrators. Beginning in 2012–13, The ACT and the ACT WorkKeys became part of North Carolina’s school accountability program.
In order to support student success on The ACT, North Carolina administers the PreACT assessment in the 10th grade. The PreACT is a diagnostic assessment that predicts future performance on The ACT. It also provides information to help parents, teachers, and students determine future goals.
ACT Results
Results of Grade 11 Statewide Administration of The ACT
North Carolina administers The ACT to all 11th graders during a spring statewide administration. The data in this report is based on that statewide administration. This report includes benchmark results for the State, the 115 Public School Systems, and Charter Schools. It contains results on the four subtests that make up the Composite Score (English, Math, Reading, and Science).
Beginning with the 2015–16 school year results contain students who have taken one or more of the subtests rather than those with only a composite score.
Results of Graduates on the ACT
ACT provides results from The ACT administrations for graduates each year. This data includes results of students who were determined to be graduating in the year of the data provided. This report includes benchmark results for the State, the 115 Public School Systems, and Charter Schools. It contains results on the four subtests that comprise the Composite Score (English, Math, Reading, and Science).
2024–25 ACT Benchmark Percentages for Graduating Seniors
2023–24 ACT Benchmark Percentages for Graduating Seniors
2022–23 ACT Benchmark Percentages for Graduating Seniors
2021–22 ACT Benchmark Percentages for Graduating Seniors
2020–21 ACT Benchmark Percentages for Graduating Seniors
ACT WorkKeys Results
Results of the ACT WorkKeys Statewide Administration
North Carolina administers the ACT WorkKeys assessment to all CTE concentrators who complete a two- or three-course CTE pathway prior to graduation. The ACT WorkKeys assessment provides a gauge of career readiness and is widely recognized as an industry credential. The data reported indicates the numbers of students meeting the standard of a Silver or higher (Gold or Platinum) certificate.
Beginning with 2012-13, ACT WorkKeys results are available through the Accountability Model Results.