GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 77% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 82% (2009)
 85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 83% (2009)
 84% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 94% in 2009.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11.
  • The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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  GHSWT Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Writing
 85% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2008.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11.
  • The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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  GHSWT 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
WritingThis School
All Students85%
Female93%
Male76%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities88%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11.
  • The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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  EOCT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Algebra I
 56% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 54% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 44% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 55% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 62% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 79% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 52% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 85% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 61% in 2008.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise at the completion of each course.
  • The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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  EOCT Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above passing


Algebra IThis School
All Students56%
Female53%
Male60%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities57%
Migrant57%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students54%
Female57%
Male52%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities61%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students44%
Female36%
Male54%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities48%
Migrant20%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female55%
Male54%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient18%
Migrant20%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students62%
Female66%
Male59%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient18%
Migrant35%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students79%
Female83%
Male73%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities82%
Migrant67%

EconomicsThis School
All Students52%
Female42%
Male61%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities55%

GeometryThis School
All Students85%
Female81%
Male91%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities85%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise at the completion of each course.
  • The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 152021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 141920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 172021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192122
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2121
Graduating class of 2005 142021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 162021
1Source: GA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination. About one-third of Georgia's high school students take the ACT.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Results show the most recent scores of graduating seniors who took the ACT as sophomores, juniors or seniors. State averages include all Georgia schools, both public and non-public.

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