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Laney High School

Public | PK, 8-12 | 648 students

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Posted July 30, 2006

My children love Laney. I like the teachers and staff that I have met. Anytime I had a question or needed a conference I would get a quick response. The teachers have worked with me to better my children and made sure I knew when they needed to be dealt with if at all. The student body in general are very welcoming and respectful. My children have grown and learned so much since their attendance at Laney.
—Submitted by Shannon Foster, a parent


Posted April 21, 2005

My children attened Lucy Laney and I think that the principal is doing a terrific job teaching the children about discipline and how to do the best that you can do, and that no matter what you do you can succed. I hope that more schools have a very positive role-model as the principle at Lucy Craft Laney High.
—Submitted by Vannesia Jones, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2012.

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75%

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Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
52%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % at or above passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 93% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
51%
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
20%
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
29%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
35%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
15%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
45%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
7%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Hispanic 0% 10%
White 0% 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 85%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 15%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1339 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 823-6900

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