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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 67% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 56% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 72% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 98% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 93% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 99% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 99% (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 Students67%
Female79%
Male53%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty73%
Special education students6%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students56%
Female56%
Male56%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Poverty47%
Non-poverty63%
Special education students29%
General education students59%
Non-limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant56%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students41%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

LanguageThis School
All Students72%
Female85%
Male58%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students18%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female89%
Male71%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students24%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty96%
Non-poverty99%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students93%
Female90%
Male97%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty91%
Non-poverty95%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

ScienceThis School
All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty99%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

LanguageThis School
All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty98%
Non-poverty99%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty100%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
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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