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  HSAP Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 99% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
  • The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

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  HSAP Results by Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African-American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Subsidized meals97%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabled85%
Not disabled100%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis School
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
African-American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled92%
Not disabled99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
  • The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina 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.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview  

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 211921
Graduating class of 2004 212021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 211921
Graduating class of 2006 211921
Graduating class of 2005 201920
Graduating class of 2004 201920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 221921
Graduating class of 2004 211921

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 222022
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
Graduating class of 2004 211921

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 221921
Graduating class of 2005 211921
Graduating class of 2004 211921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
Graduating class of 200619%
Graduating class of 200513%
Graduating class of 200412%
Source: SC Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • 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.
  • Scores represent the members of the graduation class' most recent scores.

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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2004 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2003-2004


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
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