Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 10
Reading

63% (2011)

60% (2010)

66% (2009)

58% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.
Social Studies

49% (2011)

64% (2010)

68% (2009)

57% (2008)

55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.
Science

41% (2011)

50% (2010)

51% (2009)

42% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.
Writing

70% (2011)

56% (2010)

76% (2009)

58% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.
Math

63% (2011)

66% (2010)

62% (2009)

53% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
- State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
- The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
- The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Testing in Ohio: An Overview
See Ohio's state standards