GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 84% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 87% (2009)
 89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 89% (2009)
 86% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 94% (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
 81% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 95% (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 Students81%
Female93%
Male69%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities86%
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)
 57% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 34% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 66% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 61% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 69% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 51% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 50% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 61% (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 Students58%
Female61%
Male54%
Black43%
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial67%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities62%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students56%
Female58%
Male53%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities59%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students34%
Female36%
Male31%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities36%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female68%
Male64%
Black54%
Asian65%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial69%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities70%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students61%
Female65%
Male58%
Black52%
Asian64%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial74%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities65%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students69%
Female75%
Male59%
Black61%
Asian63%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities71%

EconomicsThis School
All Students51%
Female48%
Male54%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities54%

GeometryThis School
All Students50%
Female50%
Male51%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities52%
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 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a1920

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

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182122
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2121
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

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