South Pasadena Senior High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 100% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 45% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 73% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
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 31% in 2008.

World History
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 57% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 73% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Grade 10

Algebra II
 69% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 58% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 69% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
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 2008.

World History
 63% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 50% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 45% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Grade 11

Algebra II
 28% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 82% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 65% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 58% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 66% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 45% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
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 28% in 2008.

World History
Data not available for this school (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 23% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 29% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2008.

About the tests

• In 2007-2008 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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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

About the tests

• In 2007-2008 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  

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 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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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 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  

2007 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 2007 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2007.

2007 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.

 

2007 API Base By Subgroup 842 883 747 859 762   All Students Asian Hispanic White Socio- econ. Dis- advant. The results shown here reflect the school's Base API for the 2007-2008 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state. The 2007 API Base is calculated using test score results from spring 2007.

 

API Growth (2006-2007)
842 (2007 Growth) 837 (2006 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 2006 and spring 2007 (as reported in August 2007). The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.

 

API Growth Target (2006-2007)
-50-25 0255075100   5 (2007 Growth result)   Met Interim Performance Target of 800 (2007 Growth target)

 

	This School	High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2007 schoolwide growth target	Yes	59%
Met all subgroup growth targets	Yes	49%

• 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 1 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.

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2006-2007 API subgroup results

 

Composite

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
2006 - 2007	24	21	21
2005 - 2006	24	21	21
2004 - 2005	23	21	21

Participation Rate   This School 2006 - 2007 14% 2005 - 2006 16% 2004 - 2005 8% 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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