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Houston County Career Academy

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Posted March 2, 2009

This is a great school at which students can work at their own pace. It also serves as a gateway to future jobs, and college credit.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 31, 2008

This is such an awsome school. My daughter is a completely different person since she started school there. The teachrs are fantastic. They make sure the student understands each and every lesson. They take what ever time it takes. The size of the school makes a tremendous difference. It is not overwhelming like regular public schools where you are more like a number in a sea of kids. They are personal and more like family and genuinely care about each and every student and it shows. My daughter has really done fantastic and grown academicallly.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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92%

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100%

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95%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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92%

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100%

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90%
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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100%

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95%

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84%
Social Studies

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

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

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75%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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100%

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100%

2010

 
 
80%
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.

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Algebra I

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

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American Literature

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

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Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

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Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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86%

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87%

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63%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 1

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

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Integrated Math 2

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

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Physical Science

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

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U.S. History

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

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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91%

2011

 
 
100%

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53%
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
White 62% 44%
Black 25% 37%
Hispanic 10% 12%
Two or more races 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 37%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 1%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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1311 Corder Rd
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone: (478) 322-3280

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