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Northern Humboldt Union High School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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2755 McKinleyville Ave.
McKinleyville, CA 95519
Humboldt County
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PH: (707) 839-6470
FAX: (707) 839-6477

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 1846 students
  • 6 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 64% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 33% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 73% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 55% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 13% (2008)
 0% (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
 37% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 26% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 64% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 38% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 60% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 64% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 57% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 45% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 64% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 50% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 24% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 23% (2006)
 15% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 23% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 16% (2006)
 21% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 16% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 5% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 43% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 65% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 41% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 40% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 84% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 41% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 48% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 17% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 16% (2006)
 6% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 9% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 10% (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
 80% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 93% (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 Students80%
Females85%
Males76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino62%
American Indian or Alaska Native63%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Declined to state92%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Economic Status Unknown88%
Students with disability50%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Females82%
Males80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Native65%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Declined to state71%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Economic Status Unknown89%
Students with disability51%
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 credential97%95%
Emergency credential or waiver3%4%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching11313
Average years teaching in district11110
First-year teachers25%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Grade 92627
Grade 102630
Grade 112528
Grade 122325
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White75%29%
American Indian or Alaska Native9%<1%
Hispanic or Latino7%49%
Multiple or No Response5%3%
Asian2%8%
African American2%7%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
Filipino<1%3%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners<1%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,048$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support8%7%
Administration14%15%
Other expenditures16%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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