Scale: % passing
Grade 11
Reading

58% (2008)

50% (2007)

66% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Social Studies

52% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.
Science

39% (2008)

55% (2007)

52% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.
Language

58% (2008)

64% (2007)

72% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.
Math

77% (2008)

68% (2007)

72% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 12
Reading

88% (2008)

85% (2007)

95% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.
Social Studies

81% (2008)

96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.
Science

81% (2008)

96% (2007)

76% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.
Language

81% (2008)

96% (2007)

90% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.
Math

81% (2008)

85% (2007)

95% (2006)

100% (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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