population scored in the advanced proficient category in all categories of reading, math,
writing and science. Over 92 percent of the 2008 graduating class reported continuing
their education in some post-secondary schooling. The high school students also continue
to outscore the state’s students in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), by one hundred
points in the three areas of critical reading, mathematics and writing. The 2008 state
average for critical reading is 494; 501 in mathematics and 483 in writing. The high
school students scored 561 in critical reading; 581 in mathematics and 560 in writing.