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South Hills High School

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CAHSEE Results
Scale: % passing Grade 10 English Language Arts 86% (2008) 84% (2007) 82% (2006) 85% (2005) The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008. Math 83% (2008) 81% (2007) 82% (2006) 82% (2005) The state average for Math was 78% in 2008. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 About the Tests In 2007-2008 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 Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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 Arts	This School
All Students	86%
Females	86%
Males	86%
African American	75%
Asian	92%
Filipino	88%
Hispanic or Latino	84%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	90%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disability	46%
English learner	31%

Math	This School
All Students	83%
Females	82%
Males	84%
African American	71%
Asian	100%
Filipino	100%
Hispanic or Latino	77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	87%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disability	39%
English learner	51%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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

CST Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 9 Algebra II 65% (2008) 51% (2007) 69% (2006) 56% (2005) The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008. General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) 9% (2008) 4% (2007) 0% (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008. Biology/Life Sciences 81% (2008) 48% (2007) 55% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008. English Language Arts 59% (2008) 62% (2007) 48% (2006) 52% (2005) The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008. Earth Science 43% (2008) 32% (2007) 32% (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008. World History Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) The state average for World History was 36% in 2008. Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008. Algebra I 7% (2008) 8% (2007) 10% (2006) 5% (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008. Geometry 21% (2008) 18% (2007) 24% (2006) 29% (2005) The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 10 Algebra II 20% (2008) 19% (2007) 21% (2006) 15% (2005) The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) 46% (2008) 61% (2007) The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008. Science 46% (2008) 43% (2007) 43% (2006) The state average for Science was 40% in 2008. Biology/Life Sciences 42% (2008) 39% (2007) 40% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008. English Language Arts 50% (2008) 46% (2007) 41% (2006) 50% (2005) The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008. Chemistry Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) 33% (2006) The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008. Earth Science 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 2008. World History 36% (2008) 28% (2007) The state average for World History was 33% in 2008. Algebra I 9% (2008) 9% (2007) 6% (2006) 5% (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008. Geometry 7% (2008) 8% (2007) 9% (2006) 8% (2005) The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 11 Algebra II 8% (2008) 4% (2007) 11% (2006) 10% (2005) The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) 29% (2008) 35% (2007) The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008. Biology/Life Sciences 19% (2008) 29% (2007) 48% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008. U.S. History 42% (2008) 40% (2007) The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008. English Language Arts 47% (2008) 45% (2007) 45% (2006) 47% (2005) The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008. Physics Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) 61% (2006) The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008. Chemistry 36% (2008) 41% (2007) 17% (2006) The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008. Earth Science 25% (2008) 16% (2007) 3% (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008. World History Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) The state average for World History was 9% in 2008. Algebra I 3% (2008) 4% (2007) 9% (2006) 3% (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008. Geometry 2% (2008) 4% (2007) 6% (2006) 8% (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. Testing in California: An Overview Compare with test results from nearby schools The California Reading List: Helpful information to support your child's reading
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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 II	This School
All Students	65%
Females	64%
Males	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	76%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	53%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	63%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with no reported disability	65%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	65%
Gifted and talented	82%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	42%
Parent education - college graduate	73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	71%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)	This School
All Students	9%
Females	13%
Males	5%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	5%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	0%
Non-economically disadvantaged	19%
Students with disability	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	10%
Parent education - high school graduate	9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	18%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	81%
Females	87%
Males	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	89%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	80%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with no reported disability	82%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	82%
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - high school graduate	79%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	69%
Parent education - college graduate	92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	82%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	59%
Females	60%
Males	57%
African American	39%
Asian	89%
Filipino	88%
Hispanic or Latino	51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	67%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disability	6%
Students with no reported disability	65%
English learner	17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	61%
Gifted and talented	96%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	41%
Parent education - high school graduate	56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	58%
Parent education - college graduate	62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	79%

Earth Science	This School
All Students	43%
Females	34%
Males	53%
African American	39%
Asian	59%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	39%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	53%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disability	17%
Students with no reported disability	44%
English learner	29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	44%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	41%
Parent education - high school graduate	38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	43%
Parent education - college graduate	47%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	56%

World History	This School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1	This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This School
All Students	7%
Females	6%
Males	9%
African American	13%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	7%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	8%
Economically disadvantaged	8%
Non-economically disadvantaged	7%
Students with disability	4%
Students with no reported disability	8%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	8%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	5%
Parent education - high school graduate	5%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	10%
Parent education - college graduate	7%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	11%

Geometry	This School
All Students	21%
Females	12%
Males	32%
African American	n/a
Asian	41%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	16%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	24%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Non-economically disadvantaged	22%
Students with no reported disability	21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	21%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	14%
Parent education - high school graduate	23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	11%
Parent education - college graduate	36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	20%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II	This School
All Students	20%
Females	20%
Males	21%
African American	n/a
Asian	41%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	17%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	22%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Non-economically disadvantaged	20%
Students with no reported disability	21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	21%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	20%
Parent education - high school graduate	21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	15%
Parent education - college graduate	25%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	25%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)	This School
All Students	46%
Females	63%
Males	34%
African American	n/a
Asian	71%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	25%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with no reported disability	45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	45%
Gifted and talented	67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	36%
Parent education - college graduate	46%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	64%

Science	This School
All Students	46%
Females	42%
Males	49%
African American	31%
Asian	82%
Filipino	67%
Hispanic or Latino	34%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	53%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disability	8%
Students with no reported disability	49%
English learner	6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	48%
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	42%
Parent education - high school graduate	34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	40%
Parent education - college graduate	58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	70%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	42%
Females	39%
Males	45%
African American	25%
Asian	78%
Filipino	58%
Hispanic or Latino	32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	47%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disability	7%
Students with no reported disability	44%
English learner	4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	45%
Gifted and talented	97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	34%
Parent education - high school graduate	28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	39%
Parent education - college graduate	56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	74%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	50%
Females	53%
Males	48%
African American	36%
Asian	77%
Filipino	81%
Hispanic or Latino	39%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	61%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disability	5%
Students with no reported disability	54%
English learner	6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	53%
Gifted and talented	97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	39%
Parent education - high school graduate	43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	43%
Parent education - college graduate	65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	77%

Chemistry	This School
Subgroup results not available

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
All Students	36%
Females	27%
Males	44%
African American	9%
Asian	74%
Filipino	60%
Hispanic or Latino	28%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	38%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disability	11%
Students with no reported disability	38%
English learner	3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	38%
Gifted and talented	88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	22%
Parent education - high school graduate	26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	31%
Parent education - college graduate	48%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	70%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	9%
Females	9%
Males	10%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	9%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	5%
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Non-economically disadvantaged	8%
Students with disability	9%
Students with no reported disability	9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	9%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	8%
Parent education - high school graduate	6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	3%
Parent education - college graduate	29%

Geometry	This School
All Students	7%
Females	5%
Males	9%
African American	7%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	6%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	5%
Economically disadvantaged	4%
Non-economically disadvantaged	9%
Students with no reported disability	7%
English learner	8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	7%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	4%
Parent education - high school graduate	9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	7%
Parent education - college graduate	3%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	13%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II	This School
All Students	8%
Females	6%
Males	9%
African American	n/a
Asian	23%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	6%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	7%
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Non-economically disadvantaged	8%
Students with no reported disability	8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	6%
Parent education - high school graduate	15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	9%
Parent education - college graduate	6%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)	This School
All Students	29%
Females	28%
Males	30%
African American	n/a
Asian	46%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	31%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Non-economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with no reported disability	30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	29%
Gifted and talented	69%
Parent education - high school graduate	20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	30%
Parent education - college graduate	34%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	29%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	19%
Females	14%
Males	25%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	20%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Non-economically disadvantaged	25%
Students with no reported disability	24%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	22%
Parent education - college graduate	25%

U.S. History	This School
All Students	42%
Females	38%
Males	48%
African American	29%
Asian	70%
Filipino	52%
Hispanic or Latino	35%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	48%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disability	14%
Students with no reported disability	46%
English learner	8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	45%
Gifted and talented	94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	29%
Parent education - high school graduate	35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	40%
Parent education - college graduate	49%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	59%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	47%
Females	53%
Males	41%
African American	48%
Asian	70%
Filipino	57%
Hispanic or Latino	38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	57%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disability	7%
Students with no reported disability	51%
English learner	8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	50%
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	32%
Parent education - high school graduate	39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	46%
Parent education - college graduate	53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	63%

Physics	This School
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This School
All Students	36%
Females	28%
Males	44%
African American	29%
Asian	53%
Filipino	56%
Hispanic or Latino	21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	48%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with no reported disability	35%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	36%
Gifted and talented	82%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	27%
Parent education - high school graduate	32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	25%
Parent education - college graduate	41%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	53%

Earth Science	This School
All Students	25%
Females	30%
Males	22%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	26%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	33%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-economically disadvantaged	25%
Students with no reported disability	25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	27%
Parent education - high school graduate	22%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	24%
Parent education - college graduate	17%

World History	This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This School
All Students	3%
Females	7%
Males	0%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	4%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	0%
Non-economically disadvantaged	4%
Students with no reported disability	3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	3%
Parent education - high school graduate	7%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	0%

Geometry	This School
All Students	2%
Females	0%
Males	5%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	2%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	6%
Economically disadvantaged	3%
Non-economically disadvantaged	2%
Students with no reported disability	2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	2%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	0%
Parent education - high school graduate	5%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	3%
Parent education - college graduate	0%

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 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

API Results

API Growth (2007-2008)

760 (2008 Growth) 743 (2007 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 2007 and spring 2008 (as reported in August 2008).
The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.

API Growth Target (2007-2008)

-50-25		0255075100

		17 (2008 Growth result)
		5 (2008 Growth target)

	This School	High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2008 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.

2008 API Growth By Subgroup

760	889	723	787	722	527

All Students	Asian	Hispanic	White	Socio- econ. Dis- advant.	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 2008 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2008.

2007 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 2007 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2007.

2007 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

Compare with API results from nearby schools

2007-2008 API subgroup results

ACT Results

Composite

	This School¹	State Average¹	National Average²
2006 - 2007	22	21	21
2005 - 2006	22	21	21
2004 - 2005	23	21	21

¹Source: CA Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This School
2006 - 2007	6%
2005 - 2006	6%
2004 - 2005	4%

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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