Scale: % passing
Grade 11
Reading

93% (2008)

92% (2007)

93% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Social Studies

89% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.
Science

91% (2008)

94% (2007)

94% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.
Language

86% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.
Math

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

93% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 12
Reading

99% (2008)

97% (2007)

97% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.
Social Studies

97% (2008)

97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.
Science

98% (2008)

97% (2007)

99% (2006)

99% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.
Language

99% (2008)

97% (2007)

98% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.
Math

99% (2008)

97% (2007)

99% (2006)

98% (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
See Alabama's state standards
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