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  GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 93% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 93% 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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  GHSGT 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

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis School
All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities95%

ScienceThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities98%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities95%

MathThis School
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities100%
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.
  • 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 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% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 98% (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 Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities87%
Students without disabilities97%
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
 83% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 76% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 73% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 77% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 85% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 90% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 90% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 89% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 61% in 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 Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracial92%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient77%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male78%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracial65%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient24%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students73%
Female69%
Male77%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient8%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female69%
Male84%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracial40%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient36%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracial66%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient75%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities92%

EconomicsThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracial90%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient40%

GeometryThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities89%
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 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 211920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 222122
Graduating class of 2006 212121
Graduating class of 2005 212021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
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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