API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

643 (2009 Growth)
646 (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)  
  8 (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

643
638
640
584
391
  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
 17% (2009)
 62% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 3% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 8% (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
 27% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 34% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 10% (2009)
 6% (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)
 9% (2008)
 0% (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
 4% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 8% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 13% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 35% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 13% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 36% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 40% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 33% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 21% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 14% (2009)
 7% (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
 21% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 0% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 1% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 2% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 2% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 16% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 31% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 26% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 15% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 25% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 45% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 10% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 21% (2009)
 13% (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)
 18% (2008)
 6% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 9% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 3% (2009)
 1% (2008)
 1% (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.

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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 Students17%
Females18%
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 disadvantaged17%
Students with no reported disability17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only17%
Gifted and talented9%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students3%
Females0%
Males5%
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%
English learner0%
Parent education - declined to state0%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students27%
Females30%
Males24%
African American50%
Asian59%
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 disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability30%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented79%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate33%
Parent education - declined to state23%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students34%
Females39%
Males27%
African American44%
Asian40%
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 disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability38%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate32%
Parent education - high school graduate37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate41%
Parent education - declined to state29%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students10%
Females0%
Males21%
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 disadvantaged7%
Students with no reported disability9%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Parent education - declined to state0%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students4%
Females4%
Males4%
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 disadvantaged0%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduate9%
Parent education - declined to state3%

GeometryThis School
All Students8%
Females8%
Males8%
African Americann/a
Asian25%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged29%
Students with no reported disability8%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Gifted and talented38%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate12%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)14%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state8%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students13%
Females13%
Males13%
African Americann/a
Asian33%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with no reported disability13%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Gifted and talented26%
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate7%
Parent education - declined to state15%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students35%
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 disadvantaged33%
Students with no reported disability35%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%

ScienceThis School
All Students36%
Females32%
Males39%
African American35%
Asian43%
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 disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability39%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - declined to state34%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students40%
Females33%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged31%
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Parent education - not a high school graduate44%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - declined to state40%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students33%
Females39%
Males29%
African American35%
Asian33%
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 disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability36%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate44%
Parent education - declined to state29%

ChemistryThis School
All Students21%
Females19%
Males22%
African Americann/a
Asian42%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino17%
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 disadvantaged33%
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%
Gifted and talented42%
Parent education - not a high school graduate19%
Parent education - high school graduate22%
Parent education - declined to state15%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students14%
Females6%
Males18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability16%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - declined to state13%

World HistoryThis School
All Students21%
Females17%
Males26%
African American19%
Asian38%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability23%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Gifted and talented52%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)24%
Parent education - college graduate40%
Parent education - declined to state21%

Algebra IThis School
All Students0%
Females0%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
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 disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability0%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state0%

GeometryThis School
All Students1%
Females0%
Males2%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino2%
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 disadvantaged1%
Non-economically disadvantaged5%
Students with no reported disability1%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate2%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - declined to state2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students2%
Females4%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino2%
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 disadvantaged2%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability2%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state0%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students16%
Females8%
Males24%
African Americann/a
Asian8%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino17%
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 disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability16%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only17%
Gifted and talented33%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate16%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)13%
Parent education - declined to state14%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students31%
Females19%
Males39%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with no reported disability33%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Parent education - not a high school graduate32%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)17%
Parent education - declined to state20%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students26%
Females19%
Males31%
African American12%
Asian61%
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 disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability28%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate13%
Parent education - declined to state17%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students25%
Females26%
Males24%
African American18%
Asian56%
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 disadvantaged25%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)30%
Parent education - college graduate13%
Parent education - declined to state19%

PhysicsThis School
All Students45%
Females30%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
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 disability45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Gifted and talented65%
Parent education - not a high school graduate39%
Parent education - declined to state46%

ChemistryThis School
All Students10%
Females3%
Males17%
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 disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged8%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state11%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students21%
Females17%
Males23%
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 disadvantaged20%
Students with no reported disability23%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - declined to state21%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students9%
Females13%
Males7%
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 disadvantaged10%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability12%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state6%

GeometryThis School
All Students3%
Females2%
Males3%
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 learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only2%
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate5%
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.

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  CAHSEE Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 72% (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 Students70%
Females71%
Males69%
African American71%
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Economic Status Unknown72%
Students with disability10%
English learner46%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Females71%
Males72%
African American50%
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Economic Status Unknown72%
Students with disability12%
English learner56%
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.

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