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  GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 86% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 86% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 96% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 96% (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
 97% (2007)
 93% (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 Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities89%
Students without disabilities98%
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
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2007.

Biology
 54% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 56% in 2007.

U.S. History
 85% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 70% in 2007.

Physical Science
 71% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 61% in 2007.

9th Grade Literature
 68% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 67% in 2007.

American Literature
 91% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 80% in 2007.

Economics
 69% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 63% in 2007.

Geometry
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 84% (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 Students75%
Female73%
Male78%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracial63%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities78%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


BiologyThis School
All Students54%
Female50%
Male59%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracial59%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities60%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students85%
Female82%
Male88%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities87%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female65%
Male79%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities75%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students68%
Female70%
Male67%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracial77%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities76%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracial80%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities93%

EconomicsThis School
All Students69%
Female68%
Male71%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities75%

GeometryThis School
All Students77%
Female74%
Male80%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities78%
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 202021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 181920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202122
Graduating class of 2006 202121
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
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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