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Pepperell High School

Public | 9-12 | 867 students

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Posted February 17, 2009

I go to pepperell high school and find nothing to be wrong with the fine establishment we care much about academics as well as the wellfare of the students such as myself.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 4, 2008

I love this school.
—Submitted by a student


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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 91% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%
Social Studies

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

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%
Algebra I

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

2012

 
 
n/a
American Literature

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
57%
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
58%
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.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
73%
Integrated Math 2

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

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
40%
Physical Science

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

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

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
66%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 46%
Black 8% 38%
Hispanic 4% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 1%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 42%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 14%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3 Dragon Dr SE
Lindale, GA 30147
Phone: (706) 236-1844

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