HCPSS Class of 2015 Excels on the SAT

September 3rd, 2015

Students in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) continue to excel in performance on the SAT, a widely accepted measure of college readiness, according to data released today by The College Board.

For the third consecutive year, the average score for the county exceeded 1650, which is the HCPSS college readiness benchmark.

The mean SAT composite score for the HCPSS Class of 2015 was 1656. Among SAT subtests, the HCPSS average score was 548 for Reading, 565 for Mathematics, and 543 for Writing. These scores significantly outpace the Maryland averages of 491 in Reading, 493 in Mathematics, and 478 in Writing, as well as the national averages of 495, 511, and 484 respectively.

Results for some schools are especially noteworthy. Centennial High School showed exceptional performance with a composite score of 1797, and the Mt. Hebron High School composite score rose by 37 points over the previous year to 1718.

“SAT is a valuable indicator of students’ readiness for success in college and careers,” said Superintendent Renee A. Foose. “These results are a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our staff and students.”