GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 67% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 66% (2009)
 71% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 79% (2009)
 83% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (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
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (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 Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities64%
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
 43% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 16% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 23% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 12% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 28% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 39% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 52% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 17% (2008)
 12% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 18% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 11% (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 Students43%
Female41%
Male45%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities44%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students23%
Female22%
Male24%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities24%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students12%
Female13%
Male10%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities12%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students28%
Female26%
Male30%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities27%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students39%
Female46%
Male32%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities43%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students52%
Female62%
Male39%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities54%

EconomicsThis School
All Students17%
Female21%
Male14%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities18%

GeometryThis School
All Students18%
Female25%
Male10%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities19%
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 152021
Graduating class of 2006 152021
Graduating class of 2005 152021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 142021
Graduating class of 2006 132021
Graduating class of 2005 141920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 162021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152122
Graduating class of 2006 152121
Graduating class of 2005 152021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152021
Graduating class of 2006 152021
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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