Parkland High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 42% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 69% in 2008.

Algebra II
 36% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 67% in 2008.

English I
 57% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English I was 73% in 2008.

Biology
 56% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 68% in 2008.

United States History
 55% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 67% in 2008.

Physical Science
 50% (2008)
The state average for Physical Science was 58% in 2008.

Physics
 65% (2008)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2008.

Chemistry
 61% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 72% in 2008.

Civics and Economics
 50% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 69% in 2008.

Geometry
 42% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 68% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, United States history, physical science, physics, chemistry, civics and economics, and geometry.
• The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

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This school received the designation of "Priority School" by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for the 2007-2008 school year. In 2006-2007, this school received the designation of "Low-Performing".

About the ABCs Accountability Program

• North Carolina uses the ABCs designations to show how well schools are performing against the state standards.
• The ABCs designations are based on the percentage of students who tested at or above grade level on state standardized tests and whether students made the amount of growth expected in one year. For high schools, graduation-related factors are also included.
• Schools receive one of the following designations: High Growth, Expected Growth, No Recognition, Priority School or Low-Performing. Schools that meet or exceed the state's growth goals can earn the following additional designations for commendable performance: Honor School of Excellence, School of Excellence, School of Distinction or School of Progress.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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