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2235 Lime Rock Rd

Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 98% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

Social Studies
 97% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

Science
 99% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

Biology I
 100% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

Language
 98% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

Math
 98% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12

Reading
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

Social Studies
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

Science
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

Biology I
 100% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

Language
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

Math
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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 Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students79%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students79%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Biology IThis School
All Students100%
Female99%
Male100%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students93%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

LanguageThis School
All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students83%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students86%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant98%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students100%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students100%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

Biology IThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students100%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

LanguageThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students92%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students100%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2009 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2008-2009


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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