ALGONQUIN – District 158 students elevated classroom achievement in 2012, setting a district record for average ACT composite and earning high marks on other state assessments.

Huntley High School’s most recent graduating class made history with an average ACT composite of 22.5, beating the state average of 20.9 and the national average of 21.1, newly released district data show.

A significant percentage of elementary and junior high students also met or exceeded state standards in core subjects such as math and reading.