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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 78% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 55% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 62% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 93% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 93% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 91% (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 Students78%
Female91%
Male67%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty100%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students55%
Female59%
Male52%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty77%
General education students58%
Non-limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant55%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty100%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

LanguageThis School
All Students62%
Female78%
Male45%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty85%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female72%
Male52%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty85%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty96%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male85%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty100%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

ScienceThis School
All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty96%
Non-poverty100%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

LanguageThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty96%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty96%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
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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