API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

731 (2009 Growth)
732 (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
-1 (2009 Growth result)  
  5 (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

731
 646
 720
 784
 745
 666
 480
  All
Students		 African American 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
 63% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 0% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 78% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 51% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 25% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
Data not available for this school (2009)
 0% (2008)
 0% (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
 24% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
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 Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 10% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 53% (2009)
 58% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 47% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 34% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 43% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 49% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 6% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 26% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 7% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 45% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 13% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 40% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 29% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 53% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 41% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 45% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 18% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 26% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 17% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
Data not available for this school (2009)
 10% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 3% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 1% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 9% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 7% (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.

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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
All Students63%
Females64%
Males62%
African Americann/a
Asian86%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
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)53%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with no reported disability65%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Gifted and talented69%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate91%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students0%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students78%
Females71%
Males86%
African American66%
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino70%
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)86%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with no reported disability79%
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - high school graduate65%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to state73%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students51%
Females57%
Males46%
African American42%
Asian85%
Filipino74%
Hispanic or Latino45%
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)61%
Declined to state57%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability56%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Gifted and talented87%
Parent education - not a high school graduate43%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate64%
Parent education - declined to state38%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Females22%
Males28%
African American11%
Asian50%
Filipino45%
Hispanic or Latino23%
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)34%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%
Gifted and talented42%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)28%
Parent education - college graduate28%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate27%
Parent education - declined to state26%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students24%
Females25%
Males23%
African American21%
Asian45%
Filipino47%
Hispanic or Latino23%
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%
Declined to state23%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability26%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only26%
Gifted and talented50%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)25%
Parent education - college graduate37%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate41%
Parent education - declined to state19%

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students10%
Females11%
Males8%
African American4%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino7%
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)13%
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged11%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%
Gifted and talented26%
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)12%
Parent education - college graduate18%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate5%
Parent education - declined to state8%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students53%
Females46%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
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)38%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with no reported disability53%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Gifted and talented56%

ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Females46%
Males47%
African American31%
Asian71%
Filipino61%
Hispanic or Latino39%
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 disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate39%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)55%
Parent education - college graduate54%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate63%
Parent education - declined to state39%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students34%
Females30%
Males36%
African American19%
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)51%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability37%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate32%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%
Parent education - declined to state31%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students43%
Females46%
Males39%
African American32%
Asian57%
Filipino50%
Hispanic or Latino38%
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)57%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability47%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduate41%
Parent education - high school graduate37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate51%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate55%
Parent education - declined to state40%

ChemistryThis School
All Students49%
Females46%
Males54%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
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)55%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability49%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Gifted and talented63%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate42%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate65%
Parent education - declined to state53%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students6%
Females6%
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)15%
Non-economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)13%

World HistoryThis School
All Students26%
Females20%
Males33%
African American14%
Asian43%
Filipino44%
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)37%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability28%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%
Gifted and talented59%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)32%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%
Parent education - declined to state24%

Algebra IThis School
All Students7%
Females7%
Males7%
African American4%
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)4%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability8%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Parent education - not a high school graduate10%
Parent education - high school graduate3%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)7%
Parent education - college graduate13%
Parent education - declined to state7%

GeometryThis School
All Students45%
Females42%
Males50%
African Americann/a
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)63%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Students with no reported disability45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Gifted and talented53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students13%
Females11%
Males14%
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)25%
Non-economically disadvantaged11%
Students with no reported disability14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Gifted and talented18%
Parent education - declined to state10%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students40%
Females29%
Males54%
African American15%
Asiann/a
Filipino57%
Hispanic or Latino39%
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)45%
Non-economically disadvantaged40%
Students with no reported disability41%
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Gifted and talented44%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate50%
Parent education - declined to state38%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students53%
Females61%
Males45%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Filipino79%
Hispanic or Latino37%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented85%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - declined to state56%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students41%
Females35%
Males47%
African American26%
Asian65%
Filipino54%
Hispanic or Latino39%
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)48%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate54%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate58%
Parent education - declined to state37%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students45%
Females48%
Males41%
African American33%
Asian50%
Filipino68%
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)53%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Gifted and talented79%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to state40%

PhysicsThis School
All Students18%
Females19%
Males18%
African American7%
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)26%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with no reported disability19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only19%
Gifted and talented41%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)14%
Parent education - declined to state19%

ChemistryThis School
All Students26%
Females17%
Males36%
African American21%
Asian46%
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)37%
Non-economically disadvantaged28%
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%
Gifted and talented53%
Parent education - high school graduate22%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)35%
Parent education - college graduate30%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate58%
Parent education - declined to state18%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students17%
Males18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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
Non-economically disadvantaged12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students3%
Females0%
Males6%
African American3%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged3%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability4%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Parent education - high school graduate11%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - declined to state3%

GeometryThis School
All Students9%
Females5%
Males15%
African American7%
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)13%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only11%
Gifted and talented22%
Parent education - not a high school graduate11%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)10%
Parent education - college graduate10%
Parent education - declined to state10%
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
 85% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 76% (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 Students85%
Females89%
Males80%
African American73%
Asian79%
Filipino94%
Hispanic or Latino84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Economic Status Unknown82%
Students with disability37%
English learner63%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Females80%
Males83%
African American67%
Asian100%
Filipino94%
Hispanic or Latino82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Economic Status Unknown79%
Students with disability35%
English learner68%
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 212121
2005 - 2006 212121
2004 - 2005 222121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 20074%
2005 - 20065%
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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