A local school district achieved the highest average SAT scores in its history and in the state. But officials said there is still room for improvement.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools had an average score last year of 1194 for the math section and reading section combined.
“CHCCS typically has the highest SAT score in the state, and ours is a community that deeply values higher education,” said district spokeswoman Stephanie Knott in an e-mail.
Knott said district high schools offer SAT courses, but most of the preparation for the test occurs in the classes that encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills.
But not every demographic within the district saw improvement. The changes in scores varied between racial groups.
The average score for black students decreased 0.84 percent, and Asian students’ average score went down about 2.6 percent.
Latinos and whites had increased average scores of about 3.2 percent and 1 percent, respectively.
East Chapel Hill High School was the highest ranking non-charter public school in the state, with an average test score of 1218 in math and reading.
Assistant Principal Kylon Middleton said this year, he hopes to see more students engaged in their studies as well as helping students who are challenged based on economic status or race.
