Scale: % passing
Grade 11
Reading
76% (2010)
86% (2009)
85% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.
Social Studies
57% (2010)
87% (2009)
69% (2008)
74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.
Science
86% (2009)
88% (2008)
89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.
Biology I
94% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.
Language
69% (2010)
83% (2009)
81% (2008)
68% (2007)
The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.
Math
81% (2010)
92% (2009)
86% (2008)
87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 12
Reading
93% (2010)
93% (2009)
95% (2008)
90% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.
Social Studies
95% (2010)
95% (2009)
94% (2008)
85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.
Science
95% (2009)
96% (2008)
91% (2007)
The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.
Biology I
92% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.
Language
89% (2010)
94% (2009)
95% (2008)
85% (2007)
The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.
Math
97% (2010)
95% (2009)
98% (2008)
91% (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
