API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

685 (2009 Growth)
657 (2008 Base)

  • The Academic Performance Index (API) system is based on year-over-year test score performance through a two-year cycle. The Base score is for the first year and the Growth score is for the second year.
  • Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school's test score performance improved between spring 2008 and spring 2009 (as reported in September 2009).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2008-2009)

-50-25 0255075100
  28 (2009 Growth result)
  7 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target Yes 66%
Met all subgroup growth targets Yes 37%
  • Each school is assigned an API Growth target by the state, determined by calculating 5% of the difference between the Base API and 800, or a minimum of 5 point growth. Schools with APIs at or above 800 must maintain a minimum API of 800.
  • To encourage schools to improve achievement for all students, the state computes APIs and sets improvement targets for the different student subgroups at the school.
  • The state reports APIs for schools that test a minimum of 85% of eligible students in any subject.

 
2009 API Growth By Subgroup

685
 683
 685
 638
  All
Students		 Hispanic Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		English Language Learners
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2008-2009 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2009 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2009.

2008 API Statewide Rank


  • The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school's API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range.
  • The 2008 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2008.

2008 API Similar Schools Rank

  • To create the Similar Schools Rank, the California Department of Education compares this school's test scores to 100 schools across the state with similar demographic profiles.
  • California uses parent education level, poverty level, student mobility, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.

Testing in California: An Overview

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2008-2009 API subgroup results  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Algebra II
 32% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 32% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 26% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 34% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2009)
 21% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 26% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 14% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 4% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 0% (2009)
 1% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 2% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 43% (2009)
 14% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 9% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 30% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 20% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 29% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 17% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 2% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 0% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 29% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 4% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 4% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 0% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 7% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.

Testing in California: An Overview

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  CST Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students32%
Females30%
Males34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with no reported disability32%
English learner31%
Fluent-English proficient and English only32%
Migrant education39%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate33%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate18%
Parent education - declined to state39%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
All Students32%
Females28%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability34%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Migrant education29%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate43%
Parent education - declined to state29%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students26%
Females22%
Males28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Migrant education27%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)29%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%
Parent education - declined to state28%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students34%
Females37%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability36%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Migrant education29%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate45%
Parent education - declined to state37%

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students26%
Females18%
Males32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Migrant education18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate39%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%
Parent education - declined to state25%

Algebra IThis School
All Students4%
Females3%
Males5%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only4%
Migrant education4%
Parent education - not a high school graduate2%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)2%
Parent education - college graduate13%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate5%
Parent education - declined to state3%

GeometryThis School
All Students0%
Females1%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability0%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Migrant education0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)3%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students2%
Females1%
Males5%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino2%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged2%
Students with no reported disability2%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Migrant education2%
Parent education - not a high school graduate2%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduate9%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state4%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students43%
Females36%
Males48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with no reported disability43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate42%
Parent education - declined to state17%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students9%
Females6%
Males11%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
Migrant education4%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)15%
Parent education - college graduate14%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate9%
Parent education - declined to state4%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students30%
Females22%
Males39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability32%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Migrant education22%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)35%
Parent education - college graduate40%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate40%
Parent education - declined to state27%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students29%
Females27%
Males30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino28%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability30%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Migrant education24%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate22%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate35%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%
Parent education - declined to state32%

PhysicsThis School
All Students17%
Males24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino17%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with no reported disability17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only17%

ChemistryThis School
All Students2%
Females0%
Males4%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino2%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged2%
Students with no reported disability2%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only2%
Migrant education0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)3%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate8%
Parent education - declined to state0%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students0%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability0%
English learner0%

World HistoryThis School
All Students29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner33%

Algebra IThis School
All Students4%
Females0%
Males8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner3%
Migrant education0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - declined to state0%

GeometryThis School
All Students0%
Females0%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability0%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Migrant education0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  CAHSEE Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 69% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 School
All Students69%
Females72%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disability11%
English learner40%
Migrant education64%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Females78%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disability24%
English learner59%
Migrant education76%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
2006 - 2007 202121
2005 - 2006 202121
2004 - 2005 202121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200710%
2005 - 200610%
2004 - 20058%
Source: CA Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Results displayed for each year include the scores for students in grades 11 and 12.

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How challenging is Calexico High School?

 

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