 In 2009, the state classified almost half of White's graduates as "college ready," or ready to undergo university studies.The State of Texas defined "college readiness" by scores on the ACT and SAT and in the 11th grade Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests.Holly K. Hacker of "The Dallas Morning News" said that the rate "is higher than expected for the school where about two-thirds of students are poor or at risk of dropping out."