Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 10
Reading

70% (2011)

81% (2010)

87% (2009)

86% (2008)

93% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.
Writing

50% (2011)

62% (2010)

59% (2009)

68% (2008)

71% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2011.
Math

50% (2011)

71% (2010)

63% (2009)

48% (2008)

61% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.
Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 11
Reading

73% (2011)

46% (2010)

81% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2011.
Writing

48% (2011)

40% (2010)

69% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2011.
Math

48% (2011)

22% (2010)

50% (2009)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.
Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 12
Reading

>=60% (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

40% (2011)

>=75% (2010)

<=40% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 46% in 2011.
Math

31% (2011)

44% (2010)

43% (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