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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

871
 876
  All
Students		 White
  • 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)

871 (2007 Growth)
842 (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
  29 (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.

Testing in California: An Overview

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2006-2007 API subgroup results

 

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
Data not available for this school (2007)
 69% (2006)
 91% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 39% (2007)
 15% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 12% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 13% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 88% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science
 77% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 11% in 2007.

Algebra I
 35% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 32% (2005)
 35% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry
 73% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II
 56% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 46% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 35% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 65% in 2007.

Science
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 78% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 78% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science
 45% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History
 66% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I
 33% (2007)
 10% (2006)
 15% (2005)
 15% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry
 29% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 34% (2005)
 32% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II
 15% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 16% (2005)
 14% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 60% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 53% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History
 68% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 73% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry
 68% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science
 53% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 24% in 2007.

World History
 11% (2007)
The state average for World History was 10% in 2007.

Algebra I
Data not available for this school (2007)
 8% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
 21% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2007.

Geometry
 7% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 11% (2005)
 6% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; 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 Students39%
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)53%
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Students with no reported disability35%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Females89%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino76%
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)89%
Declined to state100%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disability57%
Students with no reported disability90%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)87%
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to state81%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Females69%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
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%
Declined to state94%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disability36%
Students with no reported disability78%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate86%
Parent education - declined to state75%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students35%
Females36%
Males34%
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)37%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Non-economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only35%
Gifted and talented37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate47%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate25%

GeometryThis School
All Students73%
Females72%
Males75%
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)73%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with no reported disability73%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate77%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students56%
Females54%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asian67%
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 disability55%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Gifted and talented75%
Parent education - college graduate44%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate63%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Females77%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
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 disability10%
Students with no reported disability84%
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state88%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students78%
Females73%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asian74%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
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)80%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability81%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate77%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state93%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Females80%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asian71%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
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)80%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability35%
Students with no reported disability81%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to state69%

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students45%
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 disadvantaged45%

World HistoryThis School
All Students66%
Females62%
Males70%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
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)67%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disability10%
Students with no reported disability70%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Gifted and talented81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate75%
Parent education - declined to state73%

Algebra IThis School
All Students33%
Females29%
Males38%
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)30%
Non-economically disadvantaged33%
Students with no reported disability32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate53%

GeometryThis School
All Students29%
Females20%
Males38%
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)31%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with no reported disability30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only28%
Gifted and talented29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)15%
Parent education - college graduate21%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate42%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students15%
Females15%
Males15%
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)17%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with no reported disability16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
Gifted and talented17%
Parent education - college graduate17%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate16%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students60%
Females53%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asian56%
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%
Gifted and talented66%
Parent education - college graduate52%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate63%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students53%
Females62%
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)55%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with no reported disability57%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Gifted and talented70%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)46%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate54%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students68%
Females71%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asian64%
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)71%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disability27%
Students with no reported disability70%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Gifted and talented80%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate68%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate74%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Females81%
Males65%
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)73%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability22%
Students with no reported disability76%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate77%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%

PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
All Students68%
Females62%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asian72%
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 disadvantaged69%
Students with no reported disability69%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Gifted and talented74%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate69%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Females64%
Males47%
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 disadvantaged54%
Students with no reported disability63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate50%

World HistoryThis School
All Students11%
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)11%
Non-economically disadvantaged11%
Students with no reported disability11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only11%

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
All Students7%
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 disadvantaged8%
Students with no reported disability8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grade 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
 98% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 98% (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.

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 Students98%
Females98%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)98%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Economic Status Unknown94%
Students with disability75%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Females97%
Males98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)98%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Economic Status Unknown94%
Students with disability65%
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 252121
2005 - 2006 252121
2004 - 2005 252121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200739%
2005 - 200642%
2004 - 200540%
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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How challenging is Redwood High School?

 

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