GreatSchools: Involved Parents. Successful Kids
Image of pencil and books on table

LEARN ABOUT THIS SCHOOL'S:


 
  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 79% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

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

Science
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 79% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

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

Social Studies
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

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

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

Math
 97% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 99% (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

See Alabama's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  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 Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students17%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students73%
Female68%
Male81%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students11%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students28%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

LanguageThis School
All Students79%
Female83%
Male74%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students11%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students17%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty99%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students93%
Female88%
Male100%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty96%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female92%
Male100%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty99%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis School
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty97%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty100%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
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  

Back to top >
How challenging is Andalusia High School?