API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

703 (2009 Growth)
606 (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
  97 (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 Yes 37%
  • Each school is assigned an API Growth target by the state, determined by calculating 5% of the difference between the Base API and 800, or a minimum of 5 point growth. Schools with APIs at or above 800 must maintain a minimum API of 800.
  • To encourage schools to improve achievement for all students, the state computes APIs and sets improvement targets for the different student subgroups at the school.
  • The state reports APIs for schools that test a minimum of 85% of eligible students in any subject.

 
2009 API Growth By Subgroup

703
 677
 699
 695
 653
  All
Students		 African American 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 6

English Language Arts
 30% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2009.

Math
 16% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 39% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2009.

Math
 35% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2009.

Algebra I
Data not available for this school (2009)
 90% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 81% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 19% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 30% in 2009.

Science
 41% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 36% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2009.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 22% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 20% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 42% in 2009.

Algebra I
 43% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 44% in 2009.

Geometry
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 100% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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)
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 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
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 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)
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
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 I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
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 Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

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 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
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 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
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 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
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 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
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 I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
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 Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

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 12% 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 47% 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 41% in 2009.

U.S. 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 U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
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 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
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 27% 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 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
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 I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
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 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 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students30%
Females35%
Males24%
African American14%
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 disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability30%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Parent education - declined to state29%

MathThis School
All Students16%
Females18%
Males15%
African American7%
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 disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with no reported disability17%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%
Parent education - declined to state14%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students39%
Females47%
Males32%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
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)50%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - high school graduate68%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - declined to state38%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Females33%
Males36%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
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)31%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Students with no reported disability36%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)27%
Parent education - declined to state35%

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students19%
Females20%
Males18%
African American16%
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 disadvantaged18%
Non-economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability23%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only24%
Parent education - declined to state19%

ScienceThis School
All Students41%
Females38%
Males46%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
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)77%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - declined to state40%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students36%
Females38%
Males32%
African American38%
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)62%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged40%
Students with no reported disability36%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - high school graduate23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - declined to state34%

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
All Students22%
Females19%
Males24%
African American19%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino19%
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)50%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability24%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Gifted and talented74%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - declined to state18%

Algebra IThis School
All Students43%
Females39%
Males49%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
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 disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with no reported disability45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Gifted and talented72%
Parent education - declined to state44%

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9
Algebra IIThis School
Subgroup results not available

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
Subgroup results not available

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
Subgroup results not available

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

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
Subgroup results not available

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

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

U.S. HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
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
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 English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
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 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
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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 n/a2121
2005 - 2006 n/a2121
2004 - 2005 n/a2121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 2007n/a
2005 - 2006n/a
2004 - 2005n/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.

More about the tests  

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