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  GHSGT Results
 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

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

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

English Language Arts
 92% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (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
 96% (2007)
Data not available for this school (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 Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities96%
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
 53% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2007.

Biology
 61% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Biology was 56% in 2007.

U.S. History
 60% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 70% in 2007.

Physical Science
 59% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Physical Science was 61% in 2007.

9th Grade Literature
 65% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 67% in 2007.

American Literature
 73% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for American Literature was 80% in 2007.

Economics
 43% (2007)
The state average for Economics was 63% in 2007.

Geometry
 56% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (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 Students53%
Female52%
Male55%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities57%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


BiologyThis School
All Students61%
Female58%
Male64%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities61%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students60%
Female55%
Male64%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities62%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students59%
Female57%
Male61%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracial70%
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities63%

9th Grade LiteratureThis School
All Students65%
Female69%
Male63%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities70%

American LiteratureThis School
All Students73%
Female75%
Male70%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities76%

EconomicsThis School
All Students43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a

GeometryThis School
All Students56%
Female58%
Male55%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native American/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities57%
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 182021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a1920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192122
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2121
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
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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