GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 81% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 87% (2009)
 90% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 83% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (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
 82% (2008)
 90% (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 Students82%
Female89%
Male75%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities45%
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
 51% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 64% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 55% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 57% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 80% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 58% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 62% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 69% (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 Students51%
Female55%
Male46%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities57%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students59%
Female56%
Male61%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities59%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students64%
Female59%
Male69%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities71%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female57%
Male52%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities60%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students57%
Female63%
Male52%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities63%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students80%
Female82%
Male77%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities86%

EconomicsThis School
All Students58%
Female55%
Male60%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students without disabilities58%

GeometryThis School
All Students62%
Female66%
Male57%
Black34%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities69%
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 182021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a1920

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

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182122
Graduating class of 2006 182121
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

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