U.S. High School Courses Lack Rigor Needed to Prepare Students for College-Level Coursework

As we take stock of the academic year that was, the folks at the ACT give us sobering news that should spur action from both parents and school administrators across the country.

"U.S. high school core courses too often lack the rigor they need to adequately prepare students for college-level work, according to a new report from ACT, Inc. The research report, titled Rigor at Risk, suggests that even students who take the recommended college preparatory curriculum in high school are often ill-prepared to handle college material. The findings also suggest that many students lose academic momentum during their last two years of high school."

To read this important report in its entirety (60 pages) or simply a press release on the report summary, click here.