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Portsmouth, VA 23703

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  SOL End-of-Course Results
 
Scale: % passing

Algebra I
 86% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

Geometry
 83% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 83% (2008)
The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Algebra II
 91% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 96% (2008)
The state average for Algebra II was 91% in 2011.

English: Reading
 92% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2011.

Biology
 80% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 88% (2008)
The state average for Biology was 90% in 2011.

English: Writing
 92% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2011.

Virginia and United States History
 82% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 94% (2008)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 83% in 2011.

Chemistry
 93% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 99% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2011.

Earth Science
 94% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for Earth Science was 89% in 2011.

World Geography
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2011.

World History I
 77% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 89% (2008)
The state average for World History I was 81% in 2011.

World History II
 92% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 99% (2008)
The state average for World History II was 82% in 2011.

Geometry
 76% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2011.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
  • The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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  SOL End-of-Course 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


Algebra IThis School
All Students86%
Female90%
Male81%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient86%
Not migrant86%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011


Algebra IIThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities91%
Not limited English proficient91%
Not migrant91%

English: ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient92%
Not migrant92%

BiologyThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities83%
Not limited English proficient80%
Not migrant80%

English: WritingThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient92%
Not migrant92%

Virginia and United States HistoryThis School
All Students82%
Female78%
Male86%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient82%
Not migrant82%

ChemistryThis School
All Students93%
Female92%
Male95%
Black95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient93%
Not migrant93%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students94%
Female91%
Male97%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient94%
Not migrant94%

World GeographyThis School
Subgroup results not available

World History IThis School
All Students77%
Female77%
Male78%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities79%
Not limited English proficient77%
Not migrant77%

World History IIThis School
All Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient92%
Not migrant92%

GeometryThis School
All Students76%
Female72%
Male79%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities78%
Not limited English proficient76%
Not migrant76%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Virginia 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 SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview  

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  VA Accreditation Ratings

This school was rated "Fully Accredited" by the Virginia Department of Education for the 2008-2009 school year. In 2007-2008, this school was rated as "Fully Accredited". In 2006-2007, this school was rated as "Fully Accredited".
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Accreditation Ratings

  • Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science.
  • The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years.
  • Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview  

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