ACT HISTORY
The chart below uses the highest ACT score of each student in the graduating class of the year indicated to compute each average. This highest composite score is the one used by colleges for both admission and scholarships, and by TOPS. It is different from the average score reported to us by ACT, as their average uses the most recent score of each student if he or she takes the test multiple times, omits the scores of students who take the test under special approved conditions, and may include the score of students who do not remain at the school. The averages shown are for informational purposes and should not be used in comparison with scores reported for a school, parish, state, or nation by ACT.
| Year |
English |
Mathematics |
Reading |
Science Reasoning |
Composite |
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| 2005 |
22.0 |
20.9 |
21.7 |
21.7 |
21.7 |
| 2006 |
23.1 |
21.5 |
23.4 |
22.0 |
22.7 |
| 2007 |
23.8 |
21.8 |
24.7 |
22.3 |
23.3 |
| 2008 |
23.7 |
21.9 |
22.8 |
22.1 |
22.8 |
| 2009 |
24.1 |
22.0 |
23.9 |
22.6 |
23.3 |
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FACTS ABOUT VANDEBILT STUDENTS' ACT
The Class of 2009 had 90.1% score higher on the ACT than the average of the local public schools.
The Class of 2009 had 77.2% score higher on the ACT than the average of all the high schools in Louisiana.
The Class of 2009 had 52.3% score higher on the ACT than the average of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux high schools.
The Class of 2009 had 12% score a 28 or better on the ACT.
The Class of 2009 had 132 students, 88.6% of the class, score high enough on the ACT to qualify for TOPS scholarships.
TOPS AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
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% Honors |
% Performance |
% Opportunity |
Total % |
| Vandebilt |
14.80% |
29.50% |
34.20% |
78.50% * |
| Louisiana |
7.50% |
14.80% |
17.70% |
35.80% |
*Vandebilt's 78.5% of graduates qualifying for TOPS scholarships is the highest in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
Vandebilt's Class of 2009 had 117 out of 149 students qualify for TOPS scholarships.
The Class of 2009 was offered over $3,550,000 in scholarships.
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2010 National Merit Scholars Announced
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National Merit Finalists
Two Vandebilt students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists. Seniors Taylor Crosby and Chris Watson received this honor as a result of their high PSAT (Preliminary SAT) scores. They placed in the top one half of one percent of students in the United States who took this test in their junior year of high school. Taylor and Chris are the only students who attend school in the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese to be named National Merit Finalists. Congratulations Taylor and Chris!
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National Merit Commended Scholars
Seniors Logan LeBlanc and Jacob Peoples have been named as commended scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Although both are not semifinalists, their scores came within a few points of earning that distinction. Logan and Jacob finished in the top two percent of all seniors in the nation. This is quite an achievement.
National Achievement Scholarship Finalist
Additionally, Vandebilt senior Andrew Williams has been recognized as a National Achievement Scholarship Finalist.
These recognitions are the highest academic awards a student can earn up to this point in his or her educational career.
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A spokesperson for the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test commented, “Recognition of academically talented students and the key role played by schools in their development is essential to the pursuit of educational excellence in our nation. We hope this recognition will enhance their educational opportunities and that they will continue to diligently pursue their professional goals.”
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NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Vandebilt Catholic had the following numbers of students recognized in the National Merit Scholarship program over the past six years.
| 2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
| 4 Semifinalists |
1 Semifinalist |
1 Semifinalist |
0 Semifinalist |
2 Semifinalists |
2 Semifinalists |
| 4 Finalists |
1 Finalist |
1 Finalist |
0 Finalist |
2 Finalists |
(yet to be announced) |
| 0 Commended |
0 Commended |
1 Commended |
0 Commended |
1 Commended |
2 Commended |
The students recognized as Semifinalists and Finalists over this period are the only ones in the tri-parish area schools...public, private, or Houma-Thibodaux Diocese.
In the past 25 years, 22 Vandebilt students have been given this honor as National Merit Finalist.
A member of the Class of 2009, Charles Gyer, was named a Presidential Scholar, an honor given to only three students in Louisiana. He was the only one so recognized in the tri-parish area schools...public, private, or diocesan. Vandebilt has had two Presidential Scholars in the past 25 years, more than any other tri-parish area school...public, private, or diocesan.
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VANDEBILT'S CHARLES GYER NAMED 2009 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR
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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the selection of Charles Gyer of Houma, Louisiana as a 2009 Presidential Scholar. Gyer is one of 141 outstanding American high school seniors that have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, and service at school and in their community. Charles plans on furthering his studies in energy policy at Yale University. Please click on this link for the official press release.
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We believe that the purpose of education is to equip young people with the skills they need to participate fully in and contribute to the building of the reign of God. These skills include the ability to discern the values implicit in various positions or options and the ability to evaluate those options in light of traditional Christian values. We believe these skills are much more important than the content of any individual course or discipline. In addition to providing students with a curriculum that is valued in the workplace and that opens options for them in higher education, the school should nurture in students the habit of lifelong learning and ground them solidly in traditional Christian values.
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