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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 68% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 62% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 95% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 90% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 91% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 88% (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 Students71%
Female75%
Male66%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students18%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female64%
Male75%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students9%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female64%
Male78%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students9%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%

LanguageThis School
All Students62%
Female61%
Male64%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Poverty55%
Non-poverty75%
Special education students18%
General education students65%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students27%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students95%
Female99%
Male92%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty91%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students75%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students75%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

ScienceThis School
All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students75%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

LanguageThis School
All Students91%
Female98%
Male84%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students50%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students75%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
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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