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Madera South High School

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CST Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 9 Algebra II 25% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008. General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) 11% (2008) 3% (2007) Data not available for this school (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 28% (2008) 25% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008. English Language Arts 38% (2008) 37% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for English Language Arts was 49% 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 31% in 2008. World History Data not available for this school (2008) 0% (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 6% (2008) 14% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008. Geometry 15% (2008) 47% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 10 Algebra II 32% (2008) 29% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) 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 68% in 2008. Science 32% (2008) 22% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Science was 40% in 2008. Biology/Life Sciences 25% (2008) 28% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008. English Language Arts 29% (2008) 22% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008. Chemistry 80% (2008) 26% (2007) Data not available for this school (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 30% (2008) 24% (2007) The state average for World History was 33% in 2008. Algebra I 6% (2008) 11% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008. Geometry 6% (2008) 20% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 11 Algebra II 11% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) 28% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008. Biology/Life Sciences 38% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008. U.S. History 30% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008. English Language Arts 24% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (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) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008. Chemistry 30% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Chemistry was 25% 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 28% in 2008. World History 0% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) The state average for World History was 9% in 2008. Algebra I 2% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008. Geometry 6% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (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	25%
Females	24%
Males	26%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
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)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-economically disadvantaged	23%
Students with no reported disability	25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	26%
Gifted and talented	31%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	14%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)	This School
All Students	11%
Females	8%
Males	13%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	11%
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)	18%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Non-economically disadvantaged	8%
Students with disability	8%
Students with no reported disability	11%
English learner	7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	15%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	11%
Parent education - high school graduate	18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	7%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	28%
Females	23%
Males	33%
African American	21%
Asian	n/a
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)	49%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disability	3%
Students with no reported disability	30%
English learner	3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	41%
Migrant education	15%
Gifted and talented	64%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	19%
Parent education - high school graduate	32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	44%
Parent education - college graduate	42%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	50%
Parent education - declined to state	13%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	38%
Females	41%
Males	35%
African American	38%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
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)	62%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disability	7%
Students with no reported disability	41%
English learner	9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	56%
Migrant education	26%
Gifted and talented	73%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	29%
Parent education - high school graduate	40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	58%
Parent education - college graduate	63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	63%
Parent education - declined to state	20%

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1	This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This School
All Students	6%
Females	4%
Males	9%
African American	0%
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)	9%
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Non-economically disadvantaged	6%
Students with disability	0%
Students with no reported disability	7%
English learner	2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	9%
Migrant education	8%
Gifted and talented	21%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	5%
Parent education - high school graduate	8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	5%
Parent education - declined to state	15%

Geometry	This School
All Students	15%
Females	9%
Males	23%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	15%
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)	17%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Non-economically disadvantaged	15%
Students with no reported disability	15%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	16%
Gifted and talented	33%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	17%
Parent education - high school graduate	15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	17%
Parent education - college graduate	6%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II	This School
All Students	32%
Females	30%
Males	36%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
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)	17%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	26%
Students with no reported disability	33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	33%
Gifted and talented	41%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	33%

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

Science	This School
All Students	32%
Females	30%
Males	33%
African American	22%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	29%
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)	52%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disability	5%
Students with no reported disability	34%
English learner	10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	43%
Migrant education	18%
Gifted and talented	74%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	27%
Parent education - high school graduate	29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	39%
Parent education - college graduate	54%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	52%
Parent education - declined to state	34%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	25%
Females	26%
Males	25%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	23%
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)	36%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-economically disadvantaged	25%
Students with no reported disability	25%
English learner	13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	37%
Migrant education	15%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	23%
Parent education - high school graduate	28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	28%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	29%
Females	32%
Males	27%
African American	39%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	27%
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)	44%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with disability	3%
Students with no reported disability	32%
English learner	8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	41%
Migrant education	15%
Gifted and talented	80%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	25%
Parent education - high school graduate	26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	42%
Parent education - college graduate	42%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	48%
Parent education - declined to state	24%

Chemistry	This School
All Students	80%
Females	75%
Males	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	82%
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	88%
Students with no reported disability	80%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	80%
Gifted and talented	92%

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
All Students	30%
Females	26%
Males	33%
African American	26%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	27%
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)	45%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disability	5%
Students with no reported disability	32%
English learner	10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	40%
Migrant education	9%
Gifted and talented	72%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	26%
Parent education - high school graduate	22%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	44%
Parent education - college graduate	50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	56%
Parent education - declined to state	30%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	6%
Females	3%
Males	8%
African American	7%
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)	11%
Economically disadvantaged	5%
Non-economically disadvantaged	8%
Students with disability	0%
Students with no reported disability	7%
English learner	2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	9%
Migrant education	6%
Gifted and talented	15%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	3%
Parent education - high school graduate	7%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	11%

Geometry	This School
All Students	6%
Females	7%
Males	5%
African American	0%
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)	10%
Economically disadvantaged	7%
Non-economically disadvantaged	5%
Students with no reported disability	6%
English learner	1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	8%
Gifted and talented	33%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	9%
Parent education - high school graduate	1%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	7%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	9%
Parent education - declined to state	0%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II	This School
All Students	11%
Females	6%
Males	19%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	10%
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	8%
Students with no reported disability	11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	13%
Gifted and talented	6%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	11%
Parent education - high school graduate	6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	13%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)	This School
All Students	28%
Females	22%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	23%
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)	36%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	24%
Students with no reported disability	28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	28%
Gifted and talented	30%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	45%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	38%
Females	50%
Males	29%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
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)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with no reported disability	38%
English learner	29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	43%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	53%
Parent education - high school graduate	17%

U.S. History	This School
All Students	30%
Females	27%
Males	34%
African American	8%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
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)	55%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Non-economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disability	2%
Students with no reported disability	34%
English learner	5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	42%
Migrant education	19%
Gifted and talented	77%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	28%
Parent education - high school graduate	24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	40%
Parent education - college graduate	38%
Parent education - declined to state	33%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	24%
Females	26%
Males	21%
African American	11%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
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)	49%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Non-economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with disability	0%
Students with no reported disability	27%
English learner	2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	34%
Migrant education	9%
Gifted and talented	70%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	20%
Parent education - high school graduate	18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	38%
Parent education - college graduate	33%
Parent education - declined to state	17%

Physics	This School
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This School
All Students	30%
Females	24%
Males	40%
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)	46%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Non-economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with no reported disability	30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	33%
Gifted and talented	42%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	30%
Parent education - high school graduate	18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	36%

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
All Students	0%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	0%
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%
Students with no reported disability	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	0%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	2%
Females	0%
Males	3%
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)	8%
Economically disadvantaged	2%
Non-economically disadvantaged	3%
Students with disability	0%
Students with no reported disability	3%
English learner	1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	3%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	3%
Parent education - high school graduate	0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	6%
Parent education - declined to state	0%

Geometry	This School
All Students	6%
Females	5%
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)	5%
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Non-economically disadvantaged	4%
Students with no reported disability	5%
English learner	2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	7%
Gifted and talented	6%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	4%
Parent education - high school graduate	6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	3%
Parent education - declined to state	14%

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

CAHSEE Results
Scale: % passing Grade 10 English Language Arts 67% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) Data not available for this school (2004) The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007. Math 72% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) Data not available for this school (2004) The state average for Math was 76% in 2007. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007 About the Tests In 2006-2007 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	67%
Females	74%
Males	61%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	86%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Economic Status Unknown	58%
Students with disability	10%
English learner	44%
Language Fluency Unknown	30%
Migrant education	39%

Math	This School
All Students	72%
Females	73%
Males	71%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	70%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	88%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Economic Status Unknown	68%
Students with disability	23%
English learner	57%
Language Fluency Unknown	60%
Migrant education	48%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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

API Results

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.

2007 API Base By Subgroup

675	660	784	664	621	374

All Students	Hispanic	White	Socio- econ. Dis- advant.	English Language Learners	Students with Disabilities

The results shown here reflect the school's Base API for the 2007-2008 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
The 2007 API Base is calculated using test score results from spring 2007.

API Growth (2006-2007)

675 (2007 Growth) Not available (2006 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 2006 and spring 2007 (as reported in August 2007).
The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.

API Growth Target (2006-2007)

-50-25		0255075100

		Not available (2007 Growth result)
		Not available (2007 Growth target)

	This School	High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2007 schoolwide growth target	n/a	59%
Met all subgroup growth targets	n/a	49%

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 1 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.

Testing in California: An Overview

Compare with API results from nearby schools

2006-2007 API subgroup results

ACT Results

Composite

	This School¹	State Average¹	National Average²
2006 - 2007	n/a	21	21
2005 - 2006	n/a	21	21
2004 - 2005	n/a	21	21

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

Participation Rate

	This School
2006 - 2007	n/a
2005 - 2006	n/a
2004 - 2005	n/a

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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