GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 88% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 87% (2009)
 89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 92% (2009)
 96% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 94% (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
 96% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 93% (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 Students96%
Female98%
Male93%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities98%
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
 33% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 57% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 60% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 58% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 85% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 67% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 59% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 52% (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 Students33%
Female38%
Male27%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities35%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students57%
Female55%
Male58%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities60%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students60%
Female60%
Male61%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities64%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female58%
Male57%
Black34%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities61%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students70%
Female80%
Male61%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities75%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities89%

EconomicsThis School
All Students67%
Female57%
Male76%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities71%

GeometryThis School
All Students59%
Female60%
Male57%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities62%
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 212021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 211920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212122
Graduating class of 2006 202121
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
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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