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Antelope Valley Union High School District

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44811 North Sierra Hwy.
Lancaster, CA 93534
Los Angeles County
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PH: (661) 948-7655
FAX: (661) 942-8744

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  • Grades 9-12 & ungraded
  • 26,473 students
  • 14 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 32% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 2% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 5% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 43% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 39% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 37% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 15% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 60% (2008)
 66% (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
 12% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 9% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 31% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 37% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 16% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 25% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 58% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 20% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 34% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 25% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 15% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 23% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 4% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 3% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

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

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 3% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 7% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 23% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 36% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 30% (2008)
 26% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 28% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 45% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 11% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 19% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 4% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 1% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 2% (2006)
 2% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 4% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 3% (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
 75% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 Students75%
Females81%
Males69%
African American62%
Asian82%
Filipino90%
Hispanic or Latino73%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
Pacific Islander95%
White (not Hispanic)87%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown46%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Economic Status Unknown71%
Students with disability25%
English learner52%
Language Fluency Unknown51%
Migrant education66%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Females73%
Males70%
African American54%
Asian92%
Filipino93%
Hispanic or Latino71%
American Indian or Alaska Native72%
Pacific Islander89%
White (not Hispanic)84%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown31%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Economic Status Unknown69%
Students with disability21%
English learner53%
Language Fluency Unknown40%
Migrant education70%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 credential79%95%
Emergency credential or waiver12%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 teaching11113
Average years teaching in district1710
First-year teachers28%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Grade 93127
Grade 103230
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 Latino47%49%
White27%29%
African American21%7%
Filipino2%3%
Asian2%8%
Multiple or No Response<1%3%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners14%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,130$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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