API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

810 (2009 Growth)
795 (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
  15 (2009 Growth result)
  5 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 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.

 
2009 API Growth By Subgroup

810
 736
 845
 742
 614
  All
Students		 Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		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
 67% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 0% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 0% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 74% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 64% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 45% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
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 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
 19% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 38% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 39% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 80% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 63% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 43% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 71% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 50% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 45% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 13% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 11% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 12% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 40% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 78% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 64% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 62% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 81% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 64% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 57% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 27% (2009)
 10% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 11% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 2% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 13% (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 Students67%
Females45%
Males87%
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)65%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with no reported disability67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - college graduate47%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students0%
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%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students74%
Females71%
Males76%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
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)80%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability76%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate48%
Parent education - high school graduate60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students64%
Females68%
Males59%
African American67%
Asian96%
Filipino64%
Hispanic or Latino44%
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%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disability16%
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate86%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Females38%
Males51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)56%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability34%
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Gifted and talented77%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate56%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students19%
Females19%
Males19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino20%
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%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disability20%
Students with no reported disability19%
English learner29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Gifted and talented35%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)11%
Parent education - college graduate25%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate28%

GeometryThis School
All Students38%
Females35%
Males41%
African Americann/a
Asian60%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
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%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged38%
Students with no reported disability38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Gifted and talented46%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)34%
Parent education - college graduate41%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate42%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students39%
Females29%
Males49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
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)36%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged40%
Students with no reported disability39%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented42%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)32%
Parent education - college graduate48%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate40%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students80%
Females69%
Males93%
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 disadvantaged79%
Students with no reported disability80%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Females57%
Males67%
African American36%
Asian84%
Filipino92%
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)74%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disability27%
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students43%
Females38%
Males48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)49%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Gifted and talented77%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)51%
Parent education - college graduate43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate54%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Females60%
Males59%
African American50%
Asian84%
Filipino75%
Hispanic or Latino34%
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%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disability12%
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%

ChemistryThis School
All Students71%
Females60%
Males80%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
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%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with no reported disability70%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Gifted and talented75%
Parent education - high school graduate64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate76%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Females44%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)58%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented71%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate58%

World HistoryThis School
All Students45%
Females36%
Males55%
African American33%
Asian67%
Filipino33%
Hispanic or Latino26%
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)56%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disability12%
Students with no reported disability48%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Gifted and talented72%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate65%

Algebra IThis School
All Students13%
Females9%
Males17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino13%
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)15%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Non-economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability14%
English learner17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only12%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate11%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)12%
Parent education - college graduate33%

GeometryThis School
All Students11%
Females10%
Males11%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)13%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability11%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only11%
Gifted and talented30%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)14%
Parent education - college graduate13%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students12%
Females8%
Males15%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino13%
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%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged8%
Students with no reported disability12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only11%
Gifted and talented21%
Parent education - not a high school graduate15%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)11%
Parent education - college graduate8%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate0%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students40%
Females34%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino28%
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)42%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Students with no reported disability39%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented53%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)34%
Parent education - college graduate39%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate47%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students78%
Females74%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino72%
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 disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with no reported disability77%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - high school graduate75%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)70%
Parent education - college graduate82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate80%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students64%
Females61%
Males68%
African American69%
Asian80%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
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%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate32%
Parent education - high school graduate60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate68%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students62%
Females65%
Males59%
African American62%
Asian67%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
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%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disability19%
Students with no reported disability64%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate74%

PhysicsThis School
All Students81%
Males87%
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)81%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with no reported disability83%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%

ChemistryThis School
All Students64%
Females58%
Males68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
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)59%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with no reported disability63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Gifted and talented82%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate61%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Females51%
Males66%
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)61%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with no reported disability59%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate67%

World HistoryThis School
All Students27%
Females25%
Males27%
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 disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged20%
Students with no reported disability28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%

Algebra IThis School
All Students11%
Males17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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
Students with no reported disability13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%

GeometryThis School
All Students2%
Females4%
Males0%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged3%
Students with no reported disability2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only2%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
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.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  CAHSEE Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 90% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 89% (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 Students90%
Females90%
Males89%
African American92%
Asian86%
Filipino100%
Hispanic or Latino79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)96%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disability73%
English learner40%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Females91%
Males90%
African American85%
Asian100%
Filipino100%
Hispanic or Latino84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disability58%
English learner74%
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 242121
2005 - 2006 242121
2004 - 2005 232121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200711%
2005 - 200613%
2004 - 200512%
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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