GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 82% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 87% (2009)
 84% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 84% (2009)
 95% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (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
 97% (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 Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black98%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities99%
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
 87% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 62% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 52% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 74% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 85% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 76% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 74% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 39% (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 Students87%
Female85%
Male90%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities89%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students62%
Female66%
Male58%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities65%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students52%
Female46%
Male58%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students without disabilities54%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female73%
Male74%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students without disabilities77%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities88%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students76%
Female83%
Male71%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities82%

EconomicsThis School
All Students81%
Female85%
Male77%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities86%

GeometryThis School
All Students74%
Female77%
Male72%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities78%
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 172021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 162021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 151920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 162021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172122
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2121
Graduating class of 2005 152021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
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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