St. Tammany Parish Public School students earned the highest average ACT score of all districts in Louisiana.
With an average composite ACT score of 20.5, this represents an increase over the previous year and exceeds both the state and national averages. This achievement builds on the district’s significant gains in its District Performance Score announced earlier this week, showing improvement in all measures of student performance.
Superintendent Frank Jabbia said the achievement was a testament to the hard work of our students and the dedication of teachers, employees and their families who support them.
Highlights from the ACT results include: 67% of students scored 18 or higher, an increase of 2% from the previous year; 47% of students scored 21 or higher, marking a 3% increase over last year; STPPS leads the state in the percentage of students scoring 18 or higher and 21 or higher, demonstrating students are prepared for college and careers; Scores exceed the state average (18.4) and national average (19.4), indicating STPPS is a leader at the state and national levels; and Scores increased for the second consecutive year, highlighting continued growth and progress.
The St. Tammany Parish Public School System continues to focus on college and career readiness by providing students with tools and support to succeed.
