Scale: % passing
Grade 11
Reading
64% (2010)
68% (2009)
84% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.
Social Studies
71% (2010)
79% (2009)
80% (2008)
78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.
Science
49% (2009)
51% (2008)
72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.
Biology I
85% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.
Language
71% (2010)
76% (2009)
79% (2008)
78% (2007)
The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.
Math
84% (2010)
92% (2009)
98% (2008)
93% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 12
Reading
99% (2010)
92% (2009)
94% (2008)
96% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.
Social Studies
99% (2010)
100% (2009)
99% (2008)
97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.
Science
96% (2009)
91% (2008)
97% (2007)
The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.
Biology I
95% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.
Language
99% (2010)
94% (2009)
96% (2008)
97% (2007)
The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.
Math
99% (2010)
100% (2009)
99% (2008)
97% (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
