LCP ACT Scores Increase

Loyola’s ACT Average scores for the Class of 2022 increased by two points this year with jumps in every ACT category. 

According to a press release from ACT, scores across the nation declined to its lowest level in 30 years for the Class of 2022. 

An increase in test scores at Loyola is attributed to two things: challenging courses and test prep. 

“At Loyola, we work to provide rigor in all class levels, but most notably are our AP classes,” said Mrs. Stephanie Johnson, Assistant Principal of Academics. “More than half of Loyola graduates will take at least one AP class which introduces students to advanced concepts and requires them to read, write, and think critically.”

In the last 12 years, Loyola added over 14 new courses - both to the core curriculum and electives - which allow students to explore areas of interest and delve deeper with their higher order thinking skills. 

“Test prep is a part of our daily routine at Loyola,” Mrs. Johnson said. “Many students take our ACT Prep semester-long elective which focuses specifically on the ACT, but we have also recently partnered with Ray Dass to incorporate weekly test prep lessons for students in 9th-11th grades in all levels of Reading and Math.”

Teachers at Loyola take professional development classes that focus on using test data to drive instruction and curricular decisions in the classroom. 

“We are so grateful for the commitment from our Loyola students, faculty, staff, parents, and community for Academic Excellence,” she said.