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  GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 86% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 93% 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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  GHSGT 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

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis School
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities86%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female74%
Male86%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities83%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female87%
Male84%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities90%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities91%
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.
  • 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 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
 82% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 89% (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 Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities88%
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
 58% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 52% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 52% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 55% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 59% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 72% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 54% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 60% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 61% in 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 Students58%
Female58%
Male59%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities63%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students52%
Female48%
Male56%
Black42%
Asian72%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial69%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient27%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students52%
Female47%
Male59%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities57%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female49%
Male61%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities57%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students59%
Female58%
Male62%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracial79%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient10%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
Black67%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities76%

EconomicsThis School
All Students54%
Female51%
Male58%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities58%

GeometryThis School
All Students60%
Female55%
Male66%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students without disabilities60%
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 182021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 181920

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

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182122
Graduating class of 2006 192121
Graduating class of 2005 202021

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