GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 76% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 79% (2009)
 80% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 83% (2009)
 87% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 84% (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
 89% (2008)
 88% (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 Students89%
Female94%
Male82%
Black90%
Asian78%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities90%
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
 29% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 28% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 38% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 40% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 46% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 57% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 77% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 42% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 21% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 23% (2006)
 27% (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 Students29%
Female29%
Male29%
Black24%
Asian65%
Hispanic46%
Multiracial46%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities30%
Limited English proficient33%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students38%
Female38%
Male37%
Black37%
Asian43%
Hispanic41%
Multiracial47%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities40%
Limited English proficient18%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students40%
Female40%
Male40%
Black40%
Asian50%
Hispanic38%
Multiracial36%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities42%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students46%
Female45%
Male47%
Black45%
Asian62%
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficient32%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students57%
Female62%
Male51%
Black54%
Asian74%
Hispanic56%
Multiracial80%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient18%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
Black78%
Asian75%
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities80%

EconomicsThis School
All Students42%
Female41%
Male43%
Black39%
Asian63%
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities44%

GeometryThis School
All Students21%
Female22%
Male20%
Black20%
Asian21%
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities22%
Limited English proficient6%
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 172021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 182021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 171920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 172021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172122
Graduating class of 2006 182121
Graduating class of 2005 172021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 182021
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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