GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 95% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.

Science
 95% (2009)
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.

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

Math
 99% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 96% (2007)
Data not available for this school (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
 94% (2008)
 97% (2007)
Data not available for this school (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 Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities95%
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
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

Biology
 76% (2008)
 67% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.

U.S. History
 73% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.

Physical Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.

9th Grade Literature
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.

American Literature
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.

Economics
 75% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.

Geometry
 75% (2008)
 84% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (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 Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black77%
Asian95%
Hispanic76%
Multiracial92%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient100%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


BiologyThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
Black63%
Asian88%
Hispanic53%
Multiracial80%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient43%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students73%
Female68%
Male79%
Black64%
Asian70%
Hispanic57%
Multiracial76%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities49%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient30%

Physical ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Black74%
Asian86%
Hispanic58%
Multiracial94%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient36%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male92%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities94%

EconomicsThis School
All Students75%
Female70%
Male80%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities79%

GeometryThis School
All Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black60%
Asian91%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial82%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities77%
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 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a1920

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

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 n/a2122
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2121
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
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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