Updated November 15, 2021

Students in Unified School District No. 232, Johnson County, Kansas, continue to score above state and national peers on the ACT College Readiness Exam. According to official 2021 data released by ACT, district students recorded a composite average of 22.1. The score represents a decrease compared to the previous year.

The overall scores remain competitive in USD 232 even with a record number of students taking the exam with 572 students participating in the ACT.

ACT scores reflect the achievement of graduates on the exam over time and is an indication of the extent to which students are prepared for college in the areas of English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science.

High School Results 
Students at De Soto High School and Mill Valley High School registered a composite score of 22.1

Continous Improvement

The district implemented a long-term strategic plan for increasing academic rigor for students. An essential component is the expansion of Advanced Placement (AP) and College Now course offerings, as well as pre-AP for students in middle school and in grades nine and ten.  In an effort to help students with College and Career Readiness, both high schools offer ACT Preparatory courses as an elective.

Questions about ACT results and student preparation for the assessment may be directed to each high school. The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in English, Math, Reading, and Science. For more information, please visit http://www.act.org/.