Only 19.7 percent of JCHS students were college ready in all four subjects, according to ISBE. | File photo
Only 19.7 percent of JCHS students were college ready in all four subjects, according to ISBE. | File photo
The state average for college readiness in 2015 was 46 percent. Northside College Preparatory High School (98.1 percent) had the highest college readiness rate in the state. Robeson High School (zero percent) had the lowest.
All students who score a 21 on the ACT qualify as "college ready."
"(This score) shows that students have learned important academic skills that they will need in order to succeed in college and careers," ISBE wrote in its analysis. "While academic preparation is an essential part of readiness for college and careers, students also need persistence, motivation, time management, and technical skills."
JCHS students did better on reading (36.0 percent) and English (53.1 percent), and worse on math (30.1) and science (31.4).
Only 19.7 percent of JCHS students were college ready in all four subjects, according to ISBE. That's down from 20.4 in 2014.
The 2015 state average for college readiness in all four subjects was 25 percent.
Enrollment at JCHS in 2015 was 1,065; 230 students (21.6 percent) were freshmen; 254 (23.85 percent) were seniors.
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