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  GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 86% in 2008.

Science
 92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 86% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 94% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 98% (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
 96% (2007)
 99% (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 Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black93%
Asian93%
Hispanic87%
Multiracial91%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient59%
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
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2007.

Biology
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 56% in 2007.

U.S. History
 94% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 70% in 2007.

Physical Science
 77% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 61% in 2007.

9th Grade Literature
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 67% in 2007.

American Literature
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 80% in 2007.

Economics
 88% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 63% in 2007.

Geometry
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 87% (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 Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Black55%
Asian94%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial80%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient90%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


BiologyThis School
All Students83%
Female81%
Male84%
Black65%
Asian93%
Hispanic52%
Multiracial87%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient52%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black89%
Asian95%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial92%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient77%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female74%
Male78%
Black63%
Asian83%
Hispanic65%
Multiracial74%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities81%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
Black77%
Asian98%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial91%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities95%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black88%
Asian95%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial88%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient85%

EconomicsThis School
All Students88%
Female86%
Male89%
Black71%
Asian98%
Hispanic87%
Multiracial84%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient80%

GeometryThis School
All Students91%
Female91%
Male93%
Black84%
Asian96%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial65%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient75%
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 232021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 201920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 232122
Graduating class of 2006 222121
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
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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