API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

611 (2009 Growth)
608 (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
  3 (2009 Growth result)
  10 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target No 66%
Met all subgroup growth targets No 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

611
 603
 667
 600
 565
 448
  All
Students		 Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		English Language Learners Students with Disabilities
  • 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 9

Algebra II
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 Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
Data not available for this school (2009)
 4% (2008)
 0% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 73% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 30% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 20% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
Data not available for this school (2009)
 0% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
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 Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 6% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 1% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 31% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 5% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 1% (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
 27% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 15% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 21% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 20% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 36% (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)
 12% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 14% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 12% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 5% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 1% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 3% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 4% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 1% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 14% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 18% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 25% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 18% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 19% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 5% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 5% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 8% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 15% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 2% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 1% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 2% (2009)
 1% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 0% (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 9
Algebra IIThis School
Subgroup results not available

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
Subgroup results not available

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students73%
Females62%
Males89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
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)67%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with no reported disability73%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students30%
Females34%
Males26%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
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)47%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability32%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - declined to state26%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students20%
Females14%
Males25%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino19%
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)26%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Parent education - not a high school graduate15%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)16%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Parent education - declined to state18%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students6%
Females6%
Males6%
African American3%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino6%
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)10%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only8%
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)4%
Parent education - college graduate23%
Parent education - declined to state12%

GeometryThis School
All Students31%
Females18%
Males43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
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)20%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with no reported disability31%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Parent education - not a high school graduate62%
Parent education - high school graduate15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)25%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students5%
Females6%
Males5%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate5%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)8%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students27%
Females29%
Males27%
African American11%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
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)46%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability29%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only34%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)30%
Parent education - college graduate57%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students15%
Females16%
Males15%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino15%
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)22%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability17%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)12%
Parent education - college graduate31%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students21%
Females26%
Males17%
African American13%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino20%
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)28%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability23%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)26%
Parent education - college graduate36%

ChemistryThis School
All Students20%
Females12%
Males31%
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 disadvantaged21%
Students with no reported disability20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Parent education - not a high school graduate45%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students14%
Females10%
Males18%
African American11%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
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)27%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Non-economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability15%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate11%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)13%
Parent education - college graduate29%

Algebra IThis School
All Students5%
Females6%
Males5%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino6%
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)4%
Economically disadvantaged5%
Non-economically disadvantaged3%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate5%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%

GeometryThis School
All Students3%
Females2%
Males4%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability3%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only4%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students4%
Females1%
Males6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only4%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students14%
Females4%
Males29%
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)8%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with no reported disability15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate8%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students18%
Females20%
Males18%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino14%
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)30%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability22%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)24%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students25%
Females23%
Males27%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino22%
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)39%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)27%
Parent education - college graduate55%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students19%
Females22%
Males15%
African American16%
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)24%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate16%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)23%
Parent education - college graduate43%

PhysicsThis School
All Students5%
Females2%
Males6%
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)14%
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged11%
Students with no reported disability4%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Parent education - not a high school graduate2%
Parent education - high school graduate10%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%

ChemistryThis School
All Students5%
Females3%
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)10%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantaged10%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students15%
Females7%
Males17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino13%
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)22%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability17%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only19%
Parent education - not a high school graduate11%
Parent education - high school graduate24%

Algebra IThis School
All Students2%
Females0%
Males3%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged1%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability3%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only2%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%

GeometryThis School
All Students2%
Females2%
Males2%
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)11%
Economically disadvantaged2%
Students with no reported disability2%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Parent education - not a high school graduate1%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
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
 60% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 57% (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.

Testing in California: An Overview

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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 Students60%
Females66%
Males54%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability19%
English learner15%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Females58%
Males56%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disability24%
English learner27%
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 182121
2005 - 2006 182121
2004 - 2005 182121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 20073%
2005 - 20064%
2004 - 20055%
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.

More about the tests  

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