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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 99% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 98% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 95% (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 Students93%
Female97%
Male90%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students46%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students35%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students62%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis School
All Students91%
Female96%
Male85%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students46%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty91%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students54%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students90%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students94%
Female93%
Male96%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students79%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant94%

ScienceThis School
All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty91%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students90%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant98%

LanguageThis School
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty96%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students83%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty91%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students59%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
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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