A junior at Central High School has aced the ACT.

Blake Dixon earned a composite score of 36 on his recent ACT test.

 

School district officials say only about one-tenth of one percent of those taking the test reach that perfect mark. 

In 2011, only 704 out of more than 1.6 million students earned a composite score of 36.

Central High School Principal, Dr. Marlie Williams, recognizes the distinction of this achievement.

“I am so proud of Blake and his accomplishment,” Williams said.  “It is such a rarity that students are able to score a perfect 36 on the ACT.”

“Blake is a very intelligent young man, and this score is only one demonstration of his immense capabilities,” she said.

Blake is the son of Jason and Joanna Dixon.

The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. Each test is scored on a scale of 1-36, and a student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. Some students also take ACT’s optional Writing Test, but the score for that test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT composite score.

In a letter recognizing this exceptional achievement, ACT CEO Jon Whitmore said, “While test scores are just one of the many criteria that most colleges consider when making admission decisions, your exceptional ACT composite score should prove helpful as you pursue your education and career goals.”

ACT test scores are accepted by all major U.S. colleges, and exceptional scores of 36 provide colleges with evidence of student readiness for the academic rigors that lie ahead.