API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

640 (2009 Growth)
593 (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
  47 (2009 Growth result)
  10 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target Yes 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

640
 640
 646
 599
 416
  All
Students		 Hispanic 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
 87% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 9% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 32% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 25% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
 0% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
 5% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 3% (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 7% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 1% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 33% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 34% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 49% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 92% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 24% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 13% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 25% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 26% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 2% (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)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 23% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 11% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 19% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 8% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 21% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 60% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 12% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 28% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 16% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 24% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 27% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 7% (2009)
 1% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 1% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 37% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 12% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 13% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 4% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 7% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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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 Students87%
Females89%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino87%
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 disadvantaged86%
Students with no reported disability87%
Fluent-English proficient and English only90%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - declined to state73%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students9%
Females10%
Males8%
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 disadvantaged11%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate10%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)8%
Parent education - college graduate9%
Parent education - declined to state9%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students32%
Females36%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
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 disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability34%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Gifted and talented73%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate47%
Parent education - declined to state30%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students25%
Females27%
Males24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)5%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability28%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)32%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate44%
Parent education - declined to state22%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students5%
Females7%
Males4%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged2%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only9%
Parent education - not a high school graduate10%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - declined to state2%

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
All Students7%
Females4%
Males9%
African Americann/a
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability8%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%
Parent education - not a high school graduate7%
Parent education - high school graduate7%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%
Parent education - college graduate7%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate14%
Parent education - declined to state7%

Algebra IThis School
All Students33%
Females34%
Males32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
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)64%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability37%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented66%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)35%
Parent education - college graduate25%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate30%
Parent education - declined to state36%

GeometryThis School
All Students34%
Females36%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged34%
Students with no reported disability34%
Fluent-English proficient and English only35%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)27%
Parent education - declined to state29%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students49%
Females51%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
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 disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate50%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - declined to state43%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students92%
Females86%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino92%
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 disadvantaged92%
Students with no reported disability96%
Fluent-English proficient and English only92%
Gifted and talented95%

ScienceThis School
All Students24%
Females22%
Males25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)8%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability25%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only34%
Gifted and talented82%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - declined to state19%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students13%
Females12%
Males14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino13%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)9%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability1%
Students with no reported disability14%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Gifted and talented55%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate14%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)16%
Parent education - college graduate42%
Parent education - declined to state9%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students25%
Females29%
Males22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)15%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%
Gifted and talented79%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - declined to state21%

ChemistryThis School
All Students26%
Females26%
Males26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability28%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Gifted and talented55%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)32%
Parent education - declined to state19%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students23%
Females22%
Males26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)9%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability25%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Gifted and talented71%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)32%
Parent education - college graduate30%
Parent education - declined to state21%

Algebra IThis School
All Students19%
Females19%
Males19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%
Gifted and talented63%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)22%
Parent education - declined to state16%

GeometryThis School
All Students8%
Females7%
Males8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged8%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability8%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only9%
Gifted and talented11%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)10%
Parent education - declined to state9%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students21%
Females18%
Males24%
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 no reported disability21%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only24%
Gifted and talented35%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - declined to state18%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students60%
Females45%
Males74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
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 disadvantaged60%
Students with no reported disability60%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Gifted and talented59%
Parent education - not a high school graduate56%
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - declined to state62%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students12%
Females7%
Males17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino12%
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 disadvantaged13%
Students with no reported disability12%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Parent education - not a high school graduate7%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - declined to state16%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students28%
Females20%
Males34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disability10%
Students with no reported disability29%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only35%
Gifted and talented76%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - declined to state26%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students24%
Females26%
Males23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability26%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Gifted and talented79%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - declined to state21%

PhysicsThis School
All Students27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged26%
Students with no reported disability26%
Fluent-English proficient and English only26%
Gifted and talented36%

ChemistryThis School
All Students7%
Females6%
Males9%
African Americann/a
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability8%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only9%
Gifted and talented32%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate11%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)7%
Parent education - declined to state5%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students37%
Males57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with no reported disability38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Gifted and talented55%

World HistoryThis School
All Students12%
Females5%
Males14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino12%
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 disadvantaged12%
Students with no reported disability11%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Parent education - not a high school graduate10%
Parent education - declined to state15%

Algebra IThis School
All Students13%
Females18%
Males8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino13%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability14%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate7%
Parent education - declined to state14%

GeometryThis School
All Students4%
Females0%
Males7%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability4%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - declined to state2%
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
 68% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 77% (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 Students68%
Females74%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability14%
English learner30%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Females82%
Males81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disability26%
English learner62%
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 172121
2005 - 2006 172121
2004 - 2005 172121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200724%
2005 - 200624%
2004 - 200519%
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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