GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 88% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 86% (2009)
 86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 89% (2009)
 88% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (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
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 94% (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 Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black89%
Asian90%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial95%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient72%
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
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 59% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 58% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 54% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 69% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 88% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 59% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 77% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 80% (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 Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient79%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students59%
Female58%
Male61%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracial75%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient37%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students58%
Female52%
Male62%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracial58%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficient50%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students54%
Female54%
Male55%
Black48%
Asian76%
Hispanic35%
Multiracial57%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient28%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students69%
Female77%
Male62%
Black63%
Asian86%
Hispanic46%
Multiracial88%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient28%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracial96%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient62%

EconomicsThis School
All Students59%
Female52%
Male66%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities71%

GeometryThis School
All Students77%
Female74%
Male79%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial74%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient67%
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 212021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 191920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212122
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2121
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
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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