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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 73% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 49% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 58% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 90% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 96% (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 Students73%
Female79%
Male65%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty62%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students0%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant73%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students49%
Female47%
Male51%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty39%
Non-poverty57%
Special education students0%
General education students53%
Non-limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant49%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female64%
Male74%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty65%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students0%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant68%

LanguageThis School
All Students58%
Female63%
Male52%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty51%
Non-poverty65%
Special education students0%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient59%
Non-migrant58%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female61%
Male65%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty55%
Non-poverty69%
Special education students9%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant62%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female88%
Male95%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty91%
Non-poverty92%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty85%
Non-poverty85%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis School
All Students92%
Female90%
Male95%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty94%
Non-poverty90%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

LanguageThis School
All Students90%
Female87%
Male94%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty96%
Non-poverty85%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty97%
Non-poverty97%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
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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