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Centinela Valley Union High School District

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14901 South Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
Los Angeles County
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PH: (310) 263-3200
FAX: (310) 675-6571

  • Grades 9-12
  • 7558 students
  • 5 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 5% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 14% (2005)
 7% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 13% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 26% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 28% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 24% (2005)
 18% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science
 38% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History
 1% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 0% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 11% in 2007.

Algebra I
 13% (2007)
 15% (2006)
 22% (2005)
 13% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry
 44% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 27% (2005)
 30% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II
 28% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 24% (2005)
 19% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 35% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 65% in 2007.

Science
 18% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 20% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 17% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 16% (2005)
 17% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry
 31% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science
 0% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History
 11% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I
 5% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 6% (2005)
 2% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry
 9% (2007)
 12% (2006)
 11% (2005)
 5% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II
 8% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 8% (2005)
 2% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 22% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 24% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History
 23% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 20% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 19% (2005)
 14% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics
 36% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry
 14% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science
 0% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 24% in 2007.

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

Algebra I
 5% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 3% (2005)
 3% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2007.

Geometry
 6% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 3% (2005)
 2% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; 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
 62% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 59% (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 Students62%
Females70%
Males56%
African American55%
Asian71%
Filipino95%
Hispanic or Latino62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander89%
White (not Hispanic)84%
Declined to state64%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Economic Status Unknown48%
Students with disability12%
English learner38%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Females65%
Males61%
African American54%
Asian84%
Filipino90%
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander94%
White (not Hispanic)74%
Declined to state64%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Economic Status Unknown47%
Students with disability16%
English learner49%
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, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential76%95%
Emergency credential6%5%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching913
Average years teaching in district710
First-year teachers11%6%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Grade 92527
Grade 103130
Grade 112928
Grade 122725

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic or Latino67%48%
African American, not Hispanic22%8%
White, not Hispanic4%29%
Asian4%8%
Pacific Islander1%<1%
Filipino1%3%
Multiple or No Response1%3%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners26%25%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,924$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%61%
Student and staff support11%7%
Administration14%15%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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