GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 69% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 83% (2009)
 78% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 82% (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
 85% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 86% (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 Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
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
 21% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 37% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 33% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 19% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 34% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 52% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 76% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 25% (2008)
 26% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 26% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 48% (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 Students21%
Female19%
Male24%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities24%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students33%
Female32%
Male34%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities38%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students19%
Female21%
Male17%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities21%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students34%
Female32%
Male34%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities36%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students52%
Female53%
Male52%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities56%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities77%

EconomicsThis School
All Students25%
Female22%
Male28%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students without disabilities26%

GeometryThis School
All Students26%
Female27%
Male25%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students without disabilities27%
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 172021
Graduating class of 2005 172021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 161920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 172021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162122
Graduating class of 2006 162121
Graduating class of 2005 182021

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