Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 10
Reading

90% (2011)

87% (2010)

94% (2009)

89% (2008)

92% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.
Writing

71% (2011)

78% (2010)

86% (2009)

88% (2008)

80% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2011.
Math

80% (2011)

91% (2010)

87% (2009)

83% (2008)

84% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.
Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 11
Reading

>=60% (2011)

Data not available for this school (2010)

Data not available for this school (2009)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2011.
Writing

75% (2011)

50% (2010)

>=60% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2011.
Math

Data not available for this school (2011)

Data not available for this school (2010)

57% (2009)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.
Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 12
Reading

Data not available for this school (2011)

Data not available for this school (2010)

Data not available for this school (2009)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.
Writing

>=60% (2011)

Data not available for this school (2010)

Data not available for this school (2009)
The state average for Writing was 46% in 2011.
Math

Data not available for this school (2011)

Data not available for this school (2010)

Data not available for this school (2009)
The state average for Math was 32% in 2011.
Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 Alaska used the High School Graduation Qualifying Examination (HSGQE) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing and math.
- The HSGQE is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Alaska.
- The HSGQE is a high school graduation requirement.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Alaska: An Overview
See Alaska's state standards