School & Family Magazine Newstand Frisco ISD November 2017 | Page 10

Academic Achievement Frisco ISD students continue to outperform their peers from across Texas and the United States on state assessments and college entrance exams, but academic achievement is about much more than just test scores. Students have multiple opportunities to earn college credit and industry certifications that help prepare them for a future career. 2017 STAAR 91% 71% N/A STAAR 47% 20% N/A AP 72% 46% 57% SAT 1179 1019 1070 ACT 24.5 20.7 21 (all tests/grades) (masters grade level) (scoring 3 or higher) (mean score) (composite score) 1,694 50 6,434 108 CAREER & INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS EARNED BY STUDENTS 10 | FOCUS COURSES AVAILABLE TO FISD STUDENTS TO EARN COLLEGE CREDIT STUDENTS TAKING AT LEAST ONE AP EXAM NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS