Perfect ACT Score

Congratulations to Avon Lake High School incoming senior Dylan Missal for earning the highest possible ACT Composite Score of 36!

About one-quarter of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating Class of 2022, only 3,376 out of 1.34 million students who took the ACT earned a top Composite Score of 36.

“Avon Lake High School places focus on obtaining strong teachers who place emphasis on academic rigor and excellence,” said Michael May, Avon Lake High School principal. “Our curriculum is designed to challenge each and every student while preparing them for success. It is important to note that students’ hard work, persistence and dedication is what puts their knowledge and skills to the test when becoming high achievers. Congratulations to Dylan on this amazing achievement.”

The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science, each scored on a scale of 1–36. A student’s Composite Score is the average of the four test scores.

“Earning a top score on the ACT is a remarkable achievement,” said Janet Godwin, ACT CEO. “A student’s exceptional score of 36 will provide any college or university with ample evidence of their readiness for the academic rigors that lie ahead.”

Missal’s high school activities include National Honor Society, Academic Challenge (team captain and led the team to victory at the WEWS TV 5 Academic Challenge Championship last year), Math Club and choir. He also has played the piano since age five, and has performed in numerous recitals and accompaniment with church choir and the ALHS chorale. He works as a page at the Avon Lake Public Library and also tutors students.

He is still in the process of applying and researching colleges and would like to study math and physics.

“My favorite subjects are math and physics,” said Missal. “I was pleasantly surprised to hear I had a 36 on the test. I made sure I took a practice test before. I then looked at those things I missed and could improve upon and focused on those areas. My advice to other students is to study and do your best and to always take your teachers’ advice. Avon Lake High School gives us a variety of things to pursue. Take advantage of as much as you can.”

Missal’s proud parents are Kevin and Patricia Missal.