API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

747 (2009 Growth)
716 (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
  31 (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

747
 666
 701
 822
 692
 637
 540
  All
Students		 African American Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		English Language Learners 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
 68% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 88% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 30% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 29% (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)
 40% (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
 11% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 37% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 23% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 52% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 49% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 34% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 46% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 72% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 21% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 33% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 18% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 9% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 10% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 10% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 42% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 55% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 48% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 43% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 70% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 36% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 42% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 20% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 6% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 4% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 4% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 6% (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 Students68%
Females78%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
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 disadvantaged69%
Students with no reported disability68%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Gifted and talented74%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
Subgroup results not available

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students88%
Females89%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Filipino90%
Hispanic or Latino79%
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)96%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with no reported disability88%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - not a high school graduate84%
Parent education - high school graduate81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)88%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state88%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Females64%
Males55%
African American53%
Asian67%
Filipino66%
Hispanic or Latino46%
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 disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disability19%
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate34%
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to state53%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Females25%
Males34%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
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 disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability31%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only34%
Gifted and talented69%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%
Parent education - declined to state21%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students11%
Females12%
Males10%
African American14%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino8%
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)14%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability12%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only13%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)20%
Parent education - college graduate19%
Parent education - declined to state3%

GeometryThis School
All Students37%
Females36%
Males38%
African American25%
Asian58%
Filipino30%
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)45%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with no reported disability37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)35%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate67%
Parent education - declined to state33%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students23%
Females21%
Males25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino0%
Hispanic or Latino24%
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)22%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with no reported disability23%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Gifted and talented36%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)22%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate19%
Parent education - declined to state25%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students52%
Females45%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
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%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with no reported disability51%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Gifted and talented75%

ScienceThis School
All Students49%
Females48%
Males51%
African American35%
Asian79%
Filipino60%
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)70%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disability30%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to state43%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students34%
Females34%
Males33%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Filipino42%
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)53%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disability42%
Students with no reported disability33%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)35%
Parent education - college graduate42%
Parent education - declined to state30%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students46%
Females49%
Males43%
African American24%
Asian57%
Filipino55%
Hispanic or Latino35%
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)68%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disability15%
Students with no reported disability48%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate86%
Parent education - declined to state30%

ChemistryThis School
All Students72%
Females68%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)78%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with no reported disability71%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduate50%
Parent education - high school graduate65%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)76%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate74%
Parent education - declined to state71%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students21%
Females32%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with no reported disability23%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate19%

World HistoryThis School
All Students33%
Females27%
Males39%
African American19%
Asian64%
Filipino25%
Hispanic or Latino18%
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 disadvantaged22%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disability32%
Students with no reported disability33%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state24%

Algebra IThis School
All Students9%
Females12%
Males8%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino8%
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 disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability11%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only13%
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state0%

GeometryThis School
All Students10%
Females10%
Males9%
African American4%
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 disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged13%
Students with no reported disability9%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)15%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state13%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students10%
Females5%
Males15%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino12%
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)7%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged10%
Students with no reported disability10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)8%
Parent education - college graduate8%
Parent education - declined to state9%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students42%
Females35%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino42%
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)46%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with no reported disability41%
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Gifted and talented75%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)40%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate63%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students55%
Females55%
Males55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
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 disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with no reported disability55%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)74%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - declined to state38%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students48%
Females42%
Males54%
African American35%
Asian58%
Filipino52%
Hispanic or Latino39%
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 disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate65%
Parent education - declined to state40%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students43%
Females47%
Males37%
African American30%
Asian75%
Filipino41%
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)56%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability45%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate54%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%
Parent education - declined to state27%

PhysicsThis School
All Students70%
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)67%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with no reported disability68%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%

ChemistryThis School
All Students36%
Females32%
Males43%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Filipino47%
Hispanic or Latino29%
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 disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with no reported disability36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate16%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate57%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate50%
Parent education - declined to state31%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students42%
Females41%
Males42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino23%
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 disadvantaged48%
Students with no reported disability42%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%

World HistoryThis School
All Students20%
Females25%
Males15%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with no reported disability23%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%

Algebra IThis School
All Students4%
Females5%
Males3%
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)8%
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged5%
Students with no reported disability5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%

GeometryThis School
All Students4%
Females4%
Males4%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
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)7%
Economically disadvantaged2%
Non-economically disadvantaged6%
Students with no reported disability4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only4%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate5%
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
 78% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 75% (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 Students78%
Females80%
Males76%
African American67%
Asian100%
Filipino76%
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Economic Status Unknown75%
Students with disability43%
English learner28%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Females82%
Males83%
African American69%
Asian100%
Filipino90%
Hispanic or Latino76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Economic Status Unknown68%
Students with disability33%
English learner45%
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 222121
2005 - 2006 222121
2004 - 2005 232121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 20076%
2005 - 20066%
2004 - 20055%
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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