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Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 Students95%
Females97%
Males92%
African American65%
Asian95%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)99%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disability68%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Females96%
Males92%
African American70%
Asian86%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)98%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disability48%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 78% (2008)
 78% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 24% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 8% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
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 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 74% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 56% (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
 42% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 30% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 69% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 45% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 42% (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
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 81% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
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 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 26% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 69% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 25% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 11% (2006)
 10% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 21% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 21% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 5% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 7% (2006)
 3% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 66% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
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 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 83% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
 62% (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)
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)
 8% (2007)
 17% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 3% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 13% (2006)
Data not available for this school (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.

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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 Students78%
Males83%
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)82%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with no reported disability81%
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students24%
Females21%
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)25%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with no reported disability35%
Fluent-English proficient and English only22%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Females79%
Males78%
African American36%
Asian78%
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)83%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disability24%
Students with no reported disability84%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to state53%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Females68%
Males80%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
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 disadvantaged76%
Students with disability45%
Students with no reported disability76%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students42%
Females41%
Males44%
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)38%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with no reported disability45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate48%

GeometryThis School
All Students69%
Females74%
Males64%
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)69%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with no reported disability69%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students45%
Females42%
Males48%
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)46%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Students with no reported disability45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented70%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate48%

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)100%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with no reported disability92%
Fluent-English proficient and English only100%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Females74%
Males73%
African American24%
Asian57%
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)83%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability79%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students81%
Females82%
Males81%
African Americann/a
Asian60%
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)87%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disability38%
Students with no reported disability84%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)79%
Parent education - college graduate77%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Females80%
Males66%
African American18%
Asian62%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
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)82%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disability20%
Students with no reported disability77%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented99%
Parent education - high school graduate37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students26%
Males27%
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 disadvantaged43%
Students with no reported disability38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%

World HistoryThis School
All Students69%
Females64%
Males76%
African American19%
Asian52%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
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)78%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disability44%
Students with no reported disability71%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%

Algebra IThis School
All Students25%
Males21%
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)25%
Non-economically disadvantaged23%
Students with no reported disability32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only26%

GeometryThis School
All Students21%
Females13%
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)23%
Non-economically disadvantaged21%
Students with no reported disability21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%
Gifted and talented44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)27%
Parent education - college graduate15%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate27%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students5%
Females2%
Males8%
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)6%
Non-economically disadvantaged5%
Students with no reported disability5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Gifted and talented7%
Parent education - college graduate3%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate8%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students66%
Females55%
Males78%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
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 disadvantaged66%
Students with no reported disability67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Gifted and talented71%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate68%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students68%
Females75%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino54%
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 disadvantaged71%
Students with no reported disability68%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students70%
Females72%
Males70%
African American33%
Asian71%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
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 disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability44%
Students with no reported disability72%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented85%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Females80%
Males64%
African American24%
Asian71%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
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%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disability21%
Students with no reported disability75%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - high school graduate23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%

PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
All Students83%
Females75%
Males88%
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)86%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with no reported disability83%
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - college graduate95%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
All Students3%
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)5%
Non-economically disadvantaged4%
Students with no reported disability4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
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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  API Results
 
API Growth (2007-2008)

857 (2008 Growth)
857 (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
  0 (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

857
 886
  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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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
2006 - 2007 252121
2005 - 2006 252121
2004 - 2005 262121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200738%
2005 - 200642%
2004 - 200543%
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 Tamalpais High School?

 

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