API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

645 (2009 Growth)
618 (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
  27 (2009 Growth result)
  9 (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

645
 646
 646
 545
 363
  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
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 44% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 8% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 8% (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)
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 Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 30% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% 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 29% in 2009.

World History
Data not available for this school (2009)
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 14% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 7% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 10% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 30% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 19% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 89% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 29% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
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 Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 28% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 15% (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)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 17% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 3% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 4% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 5% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 41% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 20% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 23% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 14% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 23% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 42% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 13% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 30% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

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

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

Geometry
 4% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 7% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

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

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 Students8%
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 disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability8%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students30%
Females33%
Males27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability32%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Gifted and talented73%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)46%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Parent education - declined to state28%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
All Students14%
Females14%
Males15%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability16%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Gifted and talented48%
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)25%
Parent education - college graduate13%
Parent education - declined to state13%

Algebra IThis School
All Students10%
Females9%
Males10%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino10%
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 disadvantaged14%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability11%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only13%
Gifted and talented39%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate12%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)15%
Parent education - college graduate11%
Parent education - declined to state9%

GeometryThis School
All Students30%
Females29%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged30%
Students with no reported disability30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Gifted and talented38%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - declined to state32%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students19%
Females14%
Males28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged20%
Students with no reported disability19%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%
Gifted and talented37%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate14%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Parent education - declined to state15%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino89%
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 disadvantaged93%
Students with no reported disability89%
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Gifted and talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Females29%
Males30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
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)18%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability31%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented70%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)34%
Parent education - college graduate52%
Parent education - declined to state25%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students28%
Females30%
Males26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)17%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability30%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Gifted and talented79%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate44%
Parent education - declined to state28%

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students17%
Females13%
Males22%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability18%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Gifted and talented39%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)29%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - declined to state15%

Algebra IThis School
All Students3%
Females1%
Males4%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
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 disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability3%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only2%
Parent education - not a high school graduate2%
Parent education - high school graduate3%
Parent education - declined to state4%

GeometryThis School
All Students4%
Females2%
Males6%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability4%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Gifted and talented19%
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)4%
Parent education - declined to state6%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students5%
Females4%
Males8%
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 disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged8%
Students with no reported disability6%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Gifted and talented13%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduate18%
Parent education - declined to state5%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students41%
Females28%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with no reported disability41%
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Gifted and talented61%
Parent education - not a high school graduate38%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - declined to state37%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students20%
Females19%
Males23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with no reported disability21%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Gifted and talented59%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)25%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - declined to state19%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students23%
Females19%
Males28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability24%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Gifted and talented65%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)28%
Parent education - college graduate35%
Parent education - declined to state23%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students23%
Females24%
Males23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability25%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Gifted and talented71%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate52%
Parent education - declined to state20%

PhysicsThis School
All Students42%
Females35%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged40%
Students with no reported disability42%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate38%

ChemistryThis School
All Students13%
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
Students with no reported disability13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Females26%
Males37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability31%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Gifted and talented56%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - declined to state31%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students2%
Females0%
Males5%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
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 disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability3%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state8%

GeometryThis School
All Students4%
Females3%
Males6%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Parent education - not a high school graduate2%
Parent education - high school graduate7%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%
Parent education - declined to state7%
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
 69% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 65% (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 Students69%
Females73%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Economic Status Unknown64%
Students with disability17%
Tested with modifications0%
English learner25%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Females74%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Economic Status Unknown60%
Students with disability25%
Tested with modifications0%
English learner43%
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 - 20077%
2005 - 20067%
2004 - 200510%
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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