Scale: % passing
Grade 11
Reading

76% (2008)

63% (2007)

58% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Social Studies

74% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.
Science

62% (2008)

55% (2007)

51% (2006)

28% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.
Language

66% (2008)

57% (2007)

58% (2006)

42% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.
Math

76% (2008)

82% (2007)

53% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 12
Reading

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

70% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.
Social Studies

75% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.
Science

68% (2008)

86% (2007)

76% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.
Language

80% (2008)

86% (2007)

73% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.
Math

89% (2008)

86% (2007)

76% (2006)

82% (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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