GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 94% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 89% (2009)
 82% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 91% (2009)
 83% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 94% in 2009.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11.
  • The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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  GHSWT Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Writing
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2008.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11.
  • The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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  GHSWT 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
WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities96%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11.
  • The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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  EOCT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Algebra I
 76% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 53% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 67% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 90% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 81% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 70% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 76% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 61% in 2008.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise at the completion of each course.
  • The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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  EOCT Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above passing


Algebra IThis School
All Students76%
Female75%
Male76%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students without disabilities78%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students53%
Female50%
Male57%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students without disabilities53%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students67%
Female68%
Male67%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students without disabilities67%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black86%
Asian72%
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient73%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students73%
Female85%
Male63%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students without disabilities73%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students81%
Female87%
Male73%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient64%

EconomicsThis School
All Students70%
Female68%
Male72%
Black69%
Asian73%
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students without disabilities70%

GeometryThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male71%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students without disabilities76%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise at the completion of each course.
  • The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 182021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 161920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202122
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2121
Graduating class of 2005 182021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 182021
1Source: GA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination. About one-third of Georgia's high school students take the ACT.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Results show the most recent scores of graduating seniors who took the ACT as sophomores, juniors or seniors. State averages include all Georgia schools, both public and non-public.

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