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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 62% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 53% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 63% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 99% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 98% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 98% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

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  AHSGE Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % passing

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty79%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students52%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students62%
Female60%
Male63%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty59%
Non-poverty73%
Special education students39%
General education students65%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female49%
Male56%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty49%
Non-poverty64%
Special education students17%
General education students57%
Non-limited English proficient53%
Non-migrant53%

LanguageThis School
All Students63%
Female64%
Male62%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty58%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students30%
General education students66%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female77%
Male78%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty77%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students65%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black99%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty99%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students86%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty96%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students79%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

ScienceThis School
All Students98%
Female99%
Male96%
Black98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty98%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students79%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

LanguageThis School
All Students98%
Female99%
Male96%
Black98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty98%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students79%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Black98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty98%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students86%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview  

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