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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 84% (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
 77% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 74% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 93% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 93% (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 Students80%
Female76%
Male84%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty85%
Non-poverty64%
Special education students29%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students49%
Female36%
Male62%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty47%
Non-poverty55%
Special education students18%
General education students53%
Non-limited English proficient48%
Non-migrant49%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female74%
Male79%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty77%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students41%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

LanguageThis School
All Students74%
Female70%
Male78%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty76%
Non-poverty67%
Special education students6%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female79%
Male69%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty79%
Non-poverty58%
Special education students29%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female98%
Male86%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty93%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students55%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Female89%
Male80%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty86%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students27%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male86%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty86%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students27%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

LanguageThis School
All Students89%
Female93%
Male83%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty88%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students27%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male94%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty100%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students82%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
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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