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Santa Paula Union High School District

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500 East Santa Barbara St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Ventura County
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PH: (805) 525-0988
FAX: (805) 525-6128

  • Grades 9-12
  • 1737 students
  • 2 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 5% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 6% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 12% (2008)
 18% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 31% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 28% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 26% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 10% (2008)
 4% (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 21% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 23% (2006)
 29% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 46% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 41% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 10% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 24% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 31% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 27% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 21% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 15% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 30% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 2% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 7% (2006)
 4% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 7% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 9% (2006)
 3% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 15% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 2% (2006)
 1% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 41% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 8% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 40% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 30% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 26% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 27% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 0% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 2% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 3% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 1% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 2% (2006)
 1% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 CAHSEE 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 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students73%
Females78%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disability21%
English learner27%
Migrant education49%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Females70%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability19%
English learner33%
Migrant education55%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California 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 all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential93%95%
Emergency credential or waiver3%4%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching11413
Average years teaching in district11110
First-year teachers26%6%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Grade 93227
Grade 103330
Grade 112928
Grade 122925

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic or Latino81%49%
White10%29%
Multiple or No Response8%3%
African American<1%7%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
Asian<1%8%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners24%25%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,046$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%61%
Student and staff support9%7%
Administration16%15%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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