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Fullerton Joint Union High School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1051 West Bastanchury Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92833
Orange County
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PH: (714) 870-2800
FAX: (714) 870-2807

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 16,449 students
  • 8 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 19% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 0% (2006)
 0% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 63% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 58% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 22% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 34% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 15% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 18% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 16% (2006)
 12% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 66% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 61% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 93% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 53% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 45% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 55% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 62% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 35% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 47% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 14% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 16% (2006)
 5% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 25% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 21% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 55% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 64% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 81% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 36% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 51% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

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

Algebra I
 9% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 9% (2006)
 3% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 12% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 10% (2006)
 9% (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
 86% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 82% (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 Students86%
Females88%
Males84%
African American75%
Asian93%
Filipino96%
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander85%
White (not Hispanic)93%
Declined to state86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Economic Status Unknown71%
Students with disability36%
English learner51%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Females85%
Males87%
African American72%
Asian98%
Filipino94%
Hispanic or Latino75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander76%
White (not Hispanic)91%
Declined to state85%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Economic Status Unknown66%
Students with disability36%
English learner62%
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 teaching11413
Average years teaching in district11110
First-year teachers23%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Grade 92927
Grade 103130
Grade 113128
Grade 123125
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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%
White24%29%
Asian18%8%
Multiple or No Response5%3%
Filipino3%3%
African American2%7%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners18%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,339$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support8%7%
Administration13%15%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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