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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 88% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 90% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 97% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 97% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students88%
Female92%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students22%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students44%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis School
All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students61%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

LanguageThis School
All Students89%
Female95%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students17%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students22%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students71%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students71%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant96%

ScienceThis School
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students71%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

LanguageThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students64%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students64%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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