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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 91% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

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

Math
 92% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 98% (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 Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students35%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students53%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

ScienceThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male89%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students47%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

LanguageThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students41%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male89%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students41%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Black95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty97%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty93%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

ScienceThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty96%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

LanguageThis School
All Students94%
Female97%
Male90%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty97%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty96%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
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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