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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 87% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

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

Math
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 95% (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 Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%
White92%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students29%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students81%
Female80%
Male83%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native91%
White88%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students26%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

ScienceThis School
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native90%
White94%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students45%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

LanguageThis School
All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native82%
White92%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students22%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%
White92%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students26%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students50%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students50%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

ScienceThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students50%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

LanguageThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students42%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students33%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
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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