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  HSAP Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 91% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
  • The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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  HSAP Results by Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
African-American91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals90%
Not disabled97%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female73%
Male62%
African-American67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals66%
Not disabled74%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
  • The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina 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.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview  

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 151921
Graduating class of 2004 162021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 151921
Graduating class of 2006 151921
Graduating class of 2005 141920
Graduating class of 2004 151920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 151921
Graduating class of 2004 161921

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162022
Graduating class of 2006 152021
Graduating class of 2005 152021
Graduating class of 2004 151921

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 171921
Graduating class of 2005 161921
Graduating class of 2004 161921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
Graduating class of 200646%
Graduating class of 200557%
Graduating class of 200437%
Source: SC Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • 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.
  • Scores represent the members of the graduation class' most recent scores.

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