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  GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 86% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 86% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 87% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2008.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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
 80% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students80%
Female82%
Male77%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities83%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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
 30% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 24% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2007.

Biology
 22% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 56% in 2007.

U.S. History
 54% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 70% in 2007.

Physical Science
 49% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 61% in 2007.

9th Grade Literature
 36% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 67% in 2007.

American Literature
 63% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 80% in 2007.

Economics
 29% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 63% in 2007.

Geometry
 23% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2007.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students30%
Female28%
Male31%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities32%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


BiologyThis School
All Students22%
Female19%
Male24%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students without disabilities23%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students54%
Female49%
Male60%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities54%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students49%
Female47%
Male51%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities51%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students36%
Female31%
Male42%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students without disabilities37%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students63%
Female61%
Male64%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities64%

EconomicsThis School
All Students29%
Female32%
Male24%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities29%

GeometryThis School
All Students23%
Female20%
Male24%
Black16%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities23%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 172021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 162021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 161920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 172021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162122
Graduating class of 2006 182121
Graduating class of 2005 162021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 162021
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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