Pelham High School

 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 83% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

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

English Language Arts
 85% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 94% in 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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Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Writing
 96% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 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.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview

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

Scale: % passing

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.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview  

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Algebra I
 85% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 59% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 61% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
 70% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 58% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 85% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 74% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 86% (2008)
 94% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 61% in 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.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview

See Georgia's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
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

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.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview  

Composite

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2007	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	20	21

English

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2007	14	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	20

Math

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	20	21

Reading

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2007	15	21	22
Graduating class of 2006	n/a	21	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	20	21

Science

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2007	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	20	21

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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