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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 68% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 92% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 91% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 89% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 86% (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 Students76%
Female87%
Male65%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students21%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students77%
Female75%
Male79%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students64%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

ScienceThis School
All Students86%
Female92%
Male79%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students64%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

LanguageThis School
All Students68%
Female81%
Male56%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty67%
Special education students14%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male78%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students36%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students40%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students91%
Female90%
Male93%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students70%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

ScienceThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty96%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students70%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

LanguageThis School
All Students89%
Female97%
Male80%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students30%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students20%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
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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