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  GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 51% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 86% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
The state average for Science was 86% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 67% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 84% (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
 74% (2007)
 79% (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 Students74%
Female76%
Male71%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities80%
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
 16% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 12% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2007.

Biology
 14% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 56% in 2007.

U.S. History
 36% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 70% in 2007.

Physical Science
 25% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 61% in 2007.

9th Grade Literature
 31% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 67% in 2007.

American Literature
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 80% in 2007.

Economics
 16% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 63% in 2007.

Geometry
 20% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 36% (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 Students16%
Female18%
Male14%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities18%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


BiologyThis School
All Students14%
Female11%
Male17%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged12%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities16%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students36%
Female28%
Male44%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities40%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Female28%
Male23%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities28%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students31%
Female38%
Male23%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities33%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students51%
Female52%
Male51%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students without disabilities54%

EconomicsThis School
All Students16%
Female8%
Male27%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged7%
Students without disabilities17%

GeometryThis School
All Students20%
Female19%
Male20%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students without disabilities20%
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 152021
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 132021
Graduating class of 2006 142021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a1920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152122
Graduating class of 2006 152121
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
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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