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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 65% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 57% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 58% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 85% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 78% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 78% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 91% (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

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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 Students65%
Female61%
Male68%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty59%
Non-poverty75%
Special education students4%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students52%
Female48%
Male57%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty45%
Non-poverty66%
Special education students0%
General education students60%
Non-limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant52%

ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Female55%
Male59%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty48%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students13%
General education students64%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%

LanguageThis School
All Students58%
Female56%
Male60%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty51%
Non-poverty71%
Special education students4%
General education students66%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female61%
Male59%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty56%
Non-poverty68%
Special education students8%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant60%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female89%
Male80%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty79%
Non-poverty94%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty71%
Non-poverty90%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female84%
Male71%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty69%
Non-poverty92%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

LanguageThis School
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty70%
Non-poverty92%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female90%
Male78%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty78%
Non-poverty96%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%
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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