API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

669 (2009 Growth)
672 (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)  
  6 (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

669
836
632
662
615
  All
Students
Asian Hispanic Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant.
English Language Learners
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2008-2009 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2009 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2009.

2008 API Statewide Rank


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

2008 API Similar Schools Rank

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

Testing in California: An Overview

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2008-2009 API subgroup results  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 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)
 20% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
Data not available for this school (2009)
 5% (2008)
 5% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 39% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 35% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
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 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
 52% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 65% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 60% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 41% (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)
 34% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 22% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 29% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
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 Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 25% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 19% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 9% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 24% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 18% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 63% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 28% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 34% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 35% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
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 Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 47% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 18% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
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 World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 9% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 10% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 9% (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
All Students20%
Females19%
Males22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino21%
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 disability0%
Students with no reported disability24%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Parent education - not a high school graduate19%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)18%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students39%
Females43%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability43%
English learner10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Gifted and talented80%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate52%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students35%
Females31%
Males38%
African Americann/a
Asian72%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
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 disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability38%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate47%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students52%
Females51%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asian81%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
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 disadvantaged53%
Students with no reported disability52%
English learner30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Parent education - not a high school graduate52%
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%

GeometryThis School
All Students65%
Females58%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asian73%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with no reported disability65%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Parent education - not a high school graduate63%
Parent education - high school graduate68%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)55%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students60%
Females53%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with no reported disability60%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Gifted and talented71%
Parent education - not a high school graduate59%
Parent education - high school graduate62%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students27%
Females21%
Males32%
African Americann/a
Asian61%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability29%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only40%
Migrant education45%
Gifted and talented85%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students22%
Females19%
Males25%
African Americann/a
Asian59%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability24%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Migrant education27%
Gifted and talented80%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)46%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students29%
Females27%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asian56%
Filipinon/a
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability31%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Migrant education45%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students25%
Females15%
Males34%
African Americann/a
Asian56%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino18%
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 disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability26%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only35%
Migrant education36%
Gifted and talented75%
Parent education - not a high school graduate19%
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%

Algebra IThis School
All Students9%
Females8%
Males10%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability9%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only13%
Parent education - not a high school graduate10%
Parent education - high school graduate6%

GeometryThis School
All Students24%
Females23%
Males26%
African Americann/a
Asian14%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino28%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with no reported disability25%
English learner17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only26%
Gifted and talented22%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate24%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students18%
Females9%
Males28%
African Americann/a
Asian24%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with no reported disability18%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only17%
Gifted and talented36%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate12%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students63%
Females61%
Males65%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
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 disadvantaged63%
Students with no reported disability63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Gifted and talented75%
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate72%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students28%
Females22%
Males37%
African Americann/a
Asian50%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with no reported disability30%
English learner10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate26%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students34%
Females30%
Males38%
African Americann/a
Asian58%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented70%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students35%
Females36%
Males34%
African Americann/a
Asian64%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability36%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Gifted and talented77%
Parent education - not a high school graduate32%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%

PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
All Students47%
Females42%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asian59%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino35%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with no reported disability47%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Gifted and talented64%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate55%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students18%
Females11%
Males25%
African Americann/a
Asian38%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with no reported disability19%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Parent education - not a high school graduate15%
Parent education - high school graduate18%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students9%
Females8%
Males9%
African Americann/a
Asian23%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino8%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability9%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate8%

GeometryThis School
All Students10%
Females8%
Males12%
African Americann/a
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate7%
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
 72% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 75% (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 Students72%
Females74%
Males70%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disability25%
English learner46%
Migrant education91%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Females74%
Males74%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disability43%
English learner53%
Migrant education91%
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 202121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 20077%
2005 - 20067%
2004 - 20054%
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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