GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 88% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 81% (2009)
 78% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 85% (2009)
 86% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 93% (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
 86% (2008)
 87% (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 Students86%
Female92%
Male80%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities89%
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
 13% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 28% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 49% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 46% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
Data not available for this school (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
 60% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 79% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 58% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 37% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 36% (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 Students13%
Female13%
Male13%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Hispanic2%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities13%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students49%
Female48%
Male50%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficient14%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students46%
Female39%
Male53%
Black40%
Asian59%
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities48%

Physical ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students60%
Female63%
Male54%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient12%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
Black79%
Asian66%
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities81%

EconomicsThis School
All Students58%
Female62%
Male53%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient30%

GeometryThis School
All Students37%
Female41%
Male32%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficient15%
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 192021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 201920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202122
Graduating class of 2006 192121
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
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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