Three Hamilton High Juniors Score Perfect 36 on ACT

Dylan Frankovis, Shivansh Gautam and Evan Basse each earned a composite score of 36 on the March 2026 ACT, placing them among fewer than 1% of test-takers nationwide.

The three Hamilton High School juniors scored at the highest possible level across the exam's English, mathematics and reading sections. Their achievement places them in the 99th percentile among the 1.3 million students who take the ACT annually.

Perfect scores typically qualify students for merit-based scholarships at universities across the country. All three completed the exam during their junior year, giving them an advantage in college admissions.