South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics celebrates highest SAT and ACT scores in state
September 21, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is celebrating the highest statewide scores in both the SAT and ACT this year. With an average SAT score of 1966 and an average composite ACT score of 30.6, GSSM was well above the statewide averages for both tests, 1442 and 20.4 respectively.
“GSSM students strive in their commitment to academics and we are, as always, extremely proud of what they have accomplished,” said Dr. Murray Brockman, GSSM President. “In our 24/7 environment, they are given the tools they need to succeed and are constantly motivated by our devoted and enthusiastic faculty.”
The SAT includes three different test categories: math, reading and writing. SAT scores per category are reported on a scale from 200-800, with additional subscores reported for the essay portion of the test (ranging from 2-12) and for multiple-choice writing questions (on a 20-80 scale). The scores are added together to obtain the total composite SAT score.
The ACT includes four different test categories: English, Math, Reading and Science. Scores for each category and the overall composite are based on a 36-point scale.
Both tests are used to measure student readiness for first-year college courses and the performance levels of public, private and home-based high schools.
GSSM is a two-year public, residential high school for academically talented juniors and seniors. It offers college-level courses and a hands-on curriculum with a special focus on science, math, engineering, technology and research, along with concentrations in economics and entrepreneurship. GSSM is one of only 12 specialized residential programs in the nation. The school has been nationally recognized for its strong mix of intellectual challenges, dedicated teachers, rigorous research opportunities and overall excellence.
About GSSM
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is a two-year, public, residential high school in Hartsville, SC, specializing in the advanced study of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), with a unique emphasis on economics and entrepreneurship.
GSSM residential program can serve as many as 288 high school juniors and seniors annually from across the state. In addition, the school impacts more than 10,000 students and teachers each year through its innovative outreach and virtual programs. Learn more by visiting www.scgssm.org.
