API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

626 (2009 Growth)
650 (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
-24 (2009 Growth result)  
  8 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target No 66%
Met all subgroup growth targets No 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

626
 601
 683
 586
  All
Students		 Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant.
  • 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
Data not available for this school (2009)
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 Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 0% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 59% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 37% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 9% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 8% (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
 11% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 19% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 15% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
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 High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 35% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 20% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 24% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 94% (2009)
 20% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 30% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 16% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 1% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 1% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 2% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 12% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 22% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 17% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 19% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 28% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 66% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 12% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 8% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% 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 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 0% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 0% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 12% (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.

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 Students0%
Females0%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability0%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state0%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students59%
Females62%
Males55%
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)55%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with no reported disability63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate48%
Parent education - high school graduate58%
Parent education - declined to state64%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students37%
Females40%
Males32%
African American13%
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)50%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability39%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only40%
Migrant education17%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate26%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - declined to state31%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students9%
Females6%
Males11%
African American5%
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)23%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%
Migrant education17%
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate11%
Parent education - declined to state7%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students11%
Females13%
Males8%
African American6%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
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)19%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged13%
Students with no reported disability12%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only12%
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate16%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - declined to state10%

GeometryThis School
All Students19%
Females10%
Males33%
African Americann/a
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)21%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged8%
Students with no reported disability19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only19%
Gifted and talented27%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - declined to state45%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students15%
Females17%
Males11%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)21%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged19%
Students with no reported disability15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
Gifted and talented29%
Parent education - high school graduate9%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students35%
Females36%
Males35%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
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)51%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability38%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only40%
Migrant education17%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - declined to state29%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students20%
Females21%
Males19%
African American11%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino16%
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)29%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability22%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Parent education - not a high school graduate10%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - declined to state19%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students24%
Females24%
Males25%
African American20%
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)39%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability26%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Migrant education17%
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduate13%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)29%
Parent education - college graduate55%
Parent education - declined to state23%

ChemistryThis School
All Students94%
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 disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability94%
Fluent-English proficient and English only94%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students30%
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
Students with no reported disability36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%

World HistoryThis School
All Students16%
Females11%
Males22%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino14%
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 disadvantaged12%
Non-economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability17%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Migrant education8%
Gifted and talented50%
Parent education - not a high school graduate11%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)21%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - declined to state17%

Algebra IThis School
All Students1%
Females2%
Males0%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino1%
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 disadvantaged1%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability1%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only1%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state0%

GeometryThis School
All Students1%
Females2%
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)3%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged3%
Students with no reported disability1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only1%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state5%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students2%
Females5%
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)5%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged4%
Students with no reported disability2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only2%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - declined to state0%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students12%
Females0%
Males25%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only12%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students22%
Females24%
Males21%
African Americann/a
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)20%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only24%
Parent education - not a high school graduate13%
Parent education - high school graduate24%
Parent education - declined to state18%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students17%
Females9%
Males25%
African American13%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino14%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)24%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability19%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - declined to state14%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students28%
Females26%
Males29%
African American20%
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)35%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability31%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - declined to state27%

PhysicsThis School
All Students66%
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
Students with no reported disability67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%

ChemistryThis School
All Students12%
Females2%
Males21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
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)10%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with no reported disability12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only13%
Parent education - not a high school graduate15%
Parent education - high school graduate20%
Parent education - declined to state4%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students8%
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
Fluent-English proficient and English only9%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students0%
Females0%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%

GeometryThis School
All Students0%
Females0%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability0%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state0%
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
 64% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 68% (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 Students64%
Females71%
Males56%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Economic Status Unknown65%
Students with disability6%
English learner32%
Migrant education42%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Females70%
Males57%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Economic Status Unknown65%
Students with disability12%
English learner32%
Migrant education50%
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 172121
2005 - 2006 172121
2004 - 2005 n/a2121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 20077%
2005 - 20067%
2004 - 2005n/a
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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