Twelfth Grade STEM Education
Twelfth grade major in STEM remains at 45%. Arizona students lag the United States average as well as the college ready standard in both science and math.
Percent of 12th Grade Students In Arizona Intending to Major in STEM Field
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Nearly 50% of Arizona students taking the SAT test report an intent to major in a STEM field
Percent of 12th Grade Arizona Students Who Have Completed STEM Courses
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Between 25 and 33% of Arizona students have completed calculus at the time they took the SAT test
More than 50% of Arizona students have completed physics at the time they took the SAT test
Both Physics and Calculus completion have shown a strong correlation to a STEM career choice
Percent of 12th Grade Arizona Students Taking ACT and SAT Tests
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The percent of Arizona students taking the ACT test has increased significantly over the last 5 years.
The percent of Arizona students taking the SAT test has remained consistent over the last 5 years.
Average 12th Grade ACT Math Scores in Arizona
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The college ready benchmarks are scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses.
Arizona students have a significant gap to the performance of students in the top 10 U.S. states.
Average 12th Grade ACT Science Scores in Arizona
Visualization Notes:
The college ready benchmarks are scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses.
Arizona students have a significant gap compared to the performance of students in the top 10 U.S. states.
Average 12th Grade SAT Math Scores in Arizona
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Arizona students have a significant gap to the performance of students in the top 10 U.S. states