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Dawson County High School

Public | 9-12 | 1012 students |

PHONE: (706) 265-6555

FAX: (706) 265-3936

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1665 Perimeter Rd

Dawsonville, GA 30534

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GHSGT Results
Scale: % at or above passing Grade 11 Social Studies 79% (2010) 95% (2009) 92% (2008) 95% (2007) The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2010. Science 92% (2010) 94% (2009) 93% (2008) The state average for Science was 90% in 2010. English Language Arts 89% (2010) 94% (2009) 91% (2008) The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2010. Math 92% (2010) 96% (2009) 95% (2008) 96% (2007) The state average for Math was 91% in 2010. Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010 About the Tests In 2009-2010 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. Testing in Georgia: An Overview See Georgia's state standards
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GHSWT Results
Scale: % passing Grade 11 Writing 91% (2010) 91% (2008) 96% (2007) The state average for Writing was 91% in 2010. Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010 About the Tests In 2009-2010 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 See Georgia's state standards
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Blue Ribbon Award
This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2006 by the US Department of Education. Source: US Department of Education, 2005-2006 About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement. Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year. Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program
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