Scale: % passing
Algebra II
92% (2009)
91% (2008)
87% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 91% in 2009.
English: Reading
97% (2009)
95% (2008)
96% (2007)
91% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 95% in 2009.
Biology
88% (2009)
88% (2008)
86% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 88% in 2009.
English: Writing
95% (2009)
94% (2008)
95% (2007)
89% (2006)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2009.
Virginia and United States History
94% (2009)
94% (2008)
93% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 95% in 2009.
Chemistry
89% (2009)
89% (2008)
87% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2009.
Earth Science
86% (2009)
92% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 87% in 2009.
World Geography
62% (2009)
62% (2008)
36% (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 86% in 2009.
World History I
99% (2009)
89% (2008)
88% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 93% in 2009.
World History II
95% (2009)
94% (2008)
88% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 93% in 2009.
Algebra I
95% (2009)
91% (2008)
85% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2009.
Geometry
88% (2009)
82% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2009.
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
- The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific
skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
- High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate.
- The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
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