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  GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 86% in 2008.

Science
 88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 86% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 93% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2008.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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
 86% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students86%
Female91%
Male80%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities92%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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
 32% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2007.

Biology
 29% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 56% in 2007.

U.S. History
 57% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 70% in 2007.

Physical Science
 42% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 61% in 2007.

9th Grade Literature
 44% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 67% in 2007.

American Literature
 78% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 80% in 2007.

Economics
 49% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 63% in 2007.

Geometry
 32% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2007.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students32%
Female36%
Male27%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities33%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


BiologyThis School
All Students29%
Female30%
Male28%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial64%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities31%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students57%
Female59%
Male53%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities60%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students42%
Female41%
Male44%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities45%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students44%
Female51%
Male37%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial73%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities46%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male74%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students without disabilities79%

EconomicsThis School
All Students49%
Female49%
Male50%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities51%

GeometryThis School
All Students32%
Female33%
Male33%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial35%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities34%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 172021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 162021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 161920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 172021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162122
Graduating class of 2006 172121
Graduating class of 2005 172021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 162021
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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