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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