Approximately 23 percent of 17-year-olds in the nation reported taking calculus in 2012, which is higher than in 1978 and 2008.
Approximately 56 percent of female 17-year-olds in the nation reported taking algebra 2 in 2012, which is higher than the 52 percent of male students.
Compared to 1978, higher percentages of White, Black, and Hispanic 17-year-olds reported taking algebra 2 and calculus in 2012.
“Other” includes American Indian/Alaska Native, two or more races, and unclassified.
Across all grade-level categories, higher percentages of 17-year-olds reported taking calculus in 2012 than in 1978.