Teachers

Teacher Credentials
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Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This SchoolState Average
Full credential100%96%
Emergency credential or waiver8%2%
Teacher Experience
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Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1113
Average years teaching in district1111
Average Class Size
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Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Class size1325
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
African American42%7%
Hispanic or Latino37%49%
White8%28%
Asian8%8%
American Indian or Alaska Native2%<1%
Multiple or No Response2%3%
Pacific Islander2%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This SchoolState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program177%51%
English language learners222%24%
Home Languages of English Learners
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Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
LanguageThis SchoolState Average
Spanish67%85%
Hmong12%1%
Mien (Yao)10%<1%
Lao7%<1%
Vietnamese2%2%
Tongan2%<1%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,520$9,093
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support12%11%
Administration14%13%
Other expenditures16%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Chemistry
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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