High School Student Performance

High School Student Performance:  The students in DuPage high schools generally perform above the statewide average on the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE).  The tests are based to a large degree on the ACTs, and they include the ACT as well as WorkKeys assessments in Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics.  Therefore, they are also testing workplace readiness.  A student’s performance can be an indicator of academic success in postsecondary schools and in the workplace.  The data suggest that low income and minority students do less well on these tests, and this disparity should be addressed.  The United Way of DuPage and West Cook is one agency focusing on this issue by emphasizing community schools and high school readiness.