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| GHSGT Results |
Scale: % at or above passing
Grade 11
Social Studies
 82% (2009)
 84% (2008)
75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2009.
Science
74% (2009)
82% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.
English Language Arts
81% (2009)
83% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.
Math
87% (2009)
88% (2008)
81% (2007)
80% (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
84% (2008)
85% (2007)
83% (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
| All Students | 84% |
| Female | 87% |
| Male | 80% |
| Black | 84% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Students with disabilities | 33% |
| Students without disabilities | 90% |
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
27% (2008)
14% (2007)
15% (2006)
29% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.
Biology
43% (2008)
28% (2007)
21% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2008.
U.S. History
33% (2008)
50% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 57% in 2008.
Physical Science
46% (2008)
38% (2007)
39% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 63% in 2008.
9th Grade Literature
40% (2008)
42% (2007)
34% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 72% in 2008.
American Literature
66% (2008)
62% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 83% in 2008.
Economics
45% (2008)
49% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 67% in 2008.
Geometry
27% (2008)
20% (2007)
22% (2006)
24% (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
| All Students | 27% |
| Female | 27% |
| Male | 26% |
| Black | 20% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 28% |
| Students without disabilities | 28% |
| Limited English proficient | 70% |
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
| All Students | 43% |
| Female | 44% |
| Male | 41% |
| Black | 40% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | n/a |
| White | 69% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 47% |
| Students with disabilities | 9% |
| Students without disabilities | 47% |
| Limited English proficient | 38% |
| All Students | 33% |
| Female | 35% |
| Male | 33% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 33% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 39% |
| Students with disabilities | 11% |
| Students without disabilities | 37% |
| All Students | 46% |
| Female | 44% |
| Male | 47% |
| Black | 47% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Students with disabilities | 27% |
| Students without disabilities | 48% |
| All Students | 40% |
| Female | 43% |
| Male | 37% |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | n/a |
| White | 70% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 41% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 31% |
| Students with disabilities | 18% |
| Students without disabilities | 42% |
| Limited English proficient | 38% |
| All Students | 66% |
| Female | 74% |
| Male | 56% |
| Black | 66% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Students with disabilities | 35% |
| Students without disabilities | 71% |
| All Students | 45% |
| Female | 42% |
| Male | 48% |
| Black | 46% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Students without disabilities | 48% |
| All Students | 27% |
| Female | 32% |
| Male | 22% |
| Black | 27% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 28% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 26% |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| Students without disabilities | 31% |
| Limited English proficient | 20% |
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
| Graduating class of 2007 | 16 | 20 | 21 |
| Graduating class of 2006 | 16 | 20 | 21 |
| Graduating class of 2005 | 16 | 20 | 21 |
English
| Graduating class of 2007 | 15 | 20 | 21 |
| Graduating class of 2006 | 15 | 20 | 21 |
| Graduating class of 2005 | 15 | 19 | 20 |
Math
| Graduating class of 2007 | 17 | 20 | 21 |
| Graduating class of 2006 | 16 | 20 | 21 |
| Graduating class of 2005 | 16 | 20 | 21 |
Reading
| Graduating class of 2007 | 16 | 21 | 22 |
| Graduating class of 2006 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
| Graduating class of 2005 | 17 | 20 | 21 |
Science
| Graduating class of 2007 | 17 | 20 | 21 |
| Graduating class of 2006 | 17 | 20 | 21 |
| Graduating class of 2005 | 17 | 20 | 21 |
1Source: GA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT |
- 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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