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API Growth (2007-2008)

831 (2008 Growth)
826 (2007 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 2007 and spring 2008 (as reported in August 2008).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2007-2008)

-50-25 0255075100
  5 (2008 Growth result)
  Met Interim Performance Target of 800 (2008 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2008 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.

 
2008 API Growth By Subgroup

831
 835
  All
Students		 White
  • 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 2008 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2008.

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.

Testing in California: An Overview

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2007-2008 API subgroup results  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
Data not available for this school (2008)
 95% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 13% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 18% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 75% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 56% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 50% (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
 34% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 60% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 33% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 92% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 57% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 58% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
 43% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 68% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 25% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 14% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 22% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 18% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 9% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 10% (2006)
 10% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 57% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 67% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 71% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
Data not available for this school (2008)
 55% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 33% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 60% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% 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 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
Data not available for this school (2008)
 38% (2007)
 7% (2006)
 13% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 31% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 15% (2006)
 25% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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.

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 Students13%
Females18%
Males8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)21%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students75%
Females74%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with no reported disability76%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - college graduate62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to state73%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Females81%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
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)81%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disability14%
Students with no reported disability85%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate85%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate98%
Parent education - declined to state60%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)69%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with no reported disability67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students34%
Females26%
Males39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)28%
Non-economically disadvantaged33%
Students with no reported disability36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only32%
Parent education - college graduate21%

GeometryThis School
All Students60%
Females45%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)58%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with no reported disability59%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate69%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students33%
Females31%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)27%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with no reported disability33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only34%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with no reported disability93%
Fluent-English proficient and English only92%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Females68%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with no reported disability69%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state60%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students57%
Females68%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)67%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Students with no reported disability60%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - declined to state42%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Females81%
Males62%
African Americann/a
Asian67%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
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)70%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disability15%
Students with no reported disability76%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)66%
Parent education - college graduate61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to state74%

ChemistryThis School
All Students58%
Females50%
Males65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)60%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with no reported disability58%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate69%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students68%
Females60%
Males76%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
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)72%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with no reported disability73%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Gifted and talented79%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to state75%

Algebra IThis School
All Students25%
Females25%
Males25%
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)16%
Non-economically disadvantaged23%
Students with no reported disability29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%

GeometryThis School
All Students22%
Females12%
Males33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)24%
Non-economically disadvantaged19%
Students with no reported disability22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only22%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students9%
Females13%
Males5%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only9%
Parent education - college graduate18%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students57%
Females57%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)55%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with no reported disability56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate55%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students67%
Females74%
Males57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)75%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with no reported disability68%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to state75%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students71%
Females74%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)74%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with no reported disability72%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to state62%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Females73%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)70%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with no reported disability68%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to state54%

PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
All Students33%
Females29%
Males39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)33%
Non-economically disadvantaged33%
Students with no reported disability33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate33%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)60%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with no reported disability60%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
All Students31%
Females35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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)33%
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Students with no reported disability32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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 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
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

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.

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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 Students96%
Females96%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Economic Status Unknown91%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Females97%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)98%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Economic Status Unknown89%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

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.
  • 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 262121
2005 - 2006 262121
2004 - 2005 242121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200713%
2005 - 200615%
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.

More about the tests  

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