Date of Award
1-1-2017
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D. in Education
Department
Leadership and Counselor Education
First Advisor
Douglas R. Davis
Second Advisor
Denver Fowler
Third Advisor
Douglas R. Davis
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
This quantitative study analyzes findings from the 2015 Crepe Myrtle High School (CMHS) graduates and determines if statistically significant relationships exist between student demographic and school participation variables with ACT composite scores. Utilizing both a Pearson product moment statistical correlation and t-test for continuous variables and a One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for categorical variables, the researcher identifies and presents significant relationships or differences in means, between the academic achievement of 2015 Crepe Myrtle High School graduates and ACT composite scores. The variables analyzed consists of: (a) the number of completed core classes; (b) high school grade points averages (HSGPAs); (c) extracurricular activities; (d) gender; (e) socio economic status; and (f) race/ethnicity. The significant relationships produce validity concerns with the Mississippi School Accountability System and the current metric measuring the College and Career Readiness of CMHS graduates. Furthermore, the findings may provide educators a better understanding of student academic activities and academic decisions which may have a relationship with ACT composite scores at the local level.
Recommended Citation
Cain, John-Mark, "High School Contextual Variables and ACT Scores" (2017). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1382.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1382
Concentration/Emphasis
Emphasis: Education Leadership (K-12)