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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 81% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 67% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 76% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 94% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 94% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

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  AHSGE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students36%
General education students86%
Limited English proficient53%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Migrant69%
Non-migrant82%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students67%
Female63%
Male70%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islander59%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty73%
Special education students41%
General education students70%
Limited English proficient41%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Migrant63%
Non-migrant67%

ScienceThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students54%
General education students93%
Limited English proficient65%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Migrant81%
Non-migrant90%

LanguageThis School
All Students76%
Female83%
Male70%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students36%
General education students81%
Limited English proficient47%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Migrant72%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students44%
General education students90%
Limited English proficient82%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Migrant84%
Non-migrant85%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students48%
General education students99%
Limited English proficient91%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Migrant92%
Non-migrant94%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students41%
General education students97%
Limited English proficient91%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Migrant92%
Non-migrant91%

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students64%
General education students98%
Limited English proficient91%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Migrant92%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students45%
General education students99%
Limited English proficient100%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Migrant96%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students41%
General education students99%
Limited English proficient91%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Migrant92%
Non-migrant93%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview  

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