Homestead High School (HHS) is proud to recognize senior Sophie Perry for earning a perfect 36 on the ACT exam this past July. The ACT is a nationally recognized college admissions test that measures students’ mastery of core academic skills in English, math, reading, and science. 

“We are thrilled to celebrate Sophie’s achievement,” said HHS Principal Eric Ebert. “A perfect ACT score is a rare milestone, and Sophie’s hard work, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to learning truly set her apart. She not only excels in the classroom, but also contributes her talents across a wide range of activities, enriching the Homestead community in countless ways.”

At Homestead, Sophie is a dedicated member of the band, Biology Club, Medic Makers Club, and science research. Beyond school, she is also active in figure skating. She was also recently accepted into the SUPREMES Program (Students Understanding Principles of Research Education through Medicine, Engineering, and Science), sponsored by Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. This highly selective academic-year program provides high school students with hands-on experience in biomedical and clinical research, as well as exposure to new technologies and innovative laboratory practices while working under the guidance of world-class scientific researchers in the Greater Milwaukee area.

Looking ahead, Sophie plans to study molecular biology on a pre-MD/PhD track in college, continuing to pursue her passion for science and discovery. Though has worked with many encouraging educators throughout her time in the Mequon-Thiensville School District, Sophie found her niche in Homestead’s science department.

“All of my teachers have been extremely supportive and helpful, but my most impactful class has been AP Biology with Ms. Grace,” Perry said. 

A top composite score of 36 is achieved by less than one-quarter of one percent of test-takers nationwide, making Sophie’s accomplishment exceptionally rare.