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

LEARN ABOUT THIS SCHOOL'S:


 
  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 96% (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 Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students32%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students83%
Female80%
Male86%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students36%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%

ScienceThis School
All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students32%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant88%

LanguageThis School
All Students87%
Female93%
Male82%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students32%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students32%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male94%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students59%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students56%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

ScienceThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students67%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

LanguageThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students52%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students52%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
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 Auburn High School?