GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 89% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 86% (2009)
 89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 92% (2009)
 94% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
Data not available for this school (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
 92% (2008)
 96% (2007)
Data not available for this school (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 Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial92%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities94%
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
 54% (2008)
 53% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 60% (2008)
 61% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 42% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 55% (2008)
 59% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 70% (2008)
 65% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 76% (2008)
 73% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 57% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 48% (2008)
 56% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (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 Students54%
Female52%
Male57%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial50%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities58%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students60%
Female55%
Male65%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracial72%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities61%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students42%
Female38%
Male45%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial57%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities43%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female51%
Male59%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracial56%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities58%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students70%
Female70%
Male71%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracial89%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities75%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male77%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracial73%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities80%

EconomicsThis School
All Students57%
Female54%
Male62%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities61%

GeometryThis School
All Students48%
Female40%
Male55%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracial27%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities49%
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 172021
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 192122
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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