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West Sonoma County Union High School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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462 Johnson St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Sonoma County
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PH: (707) 824-6403
FAX: (707) 823-2629

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 2524 students
  • 5 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)
 37% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 18% (2006)
 20% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 68% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
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 Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (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
 63% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 64% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 52% (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
 57% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 63% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 54% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 71% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
 20% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 42% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 16% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 11% (2006)
 11% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 35% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 29% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 19% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 63% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 53% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 48% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 47% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 78% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 8% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 28% (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
 4% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 3% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 8% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 10% (2006)
 17% (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
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 89% (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 Students89%
Females95%
Males84%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Economic Status Unknown90%
Students with disability60%
English learner48%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Females88%
Males86%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Economic Status Unknown82%
Students with disability46%
English learner33%
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 credential98%95%
Emergency credential or waiver0%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 teaching11613
Average years teaching in district11210
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 92727
Grade 103130
Grade 112828
Grade 122925
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White78%29%
Hispanic or Latino13%49%
Multiple or No Response6%3%
African American2%7%
American Indian or Alaska Native1%<1%
Asian<1%8%
Filipino<1%3%
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 learners3%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,984$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%61%
Student and staff support10%7%
Administration13%15%
Other expenditures11%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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