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2007 API Statewide Rank


  • The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school's API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range.
  • The 2007 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2007.

2007 API Similar Schools Rank

  • To create the Similar Schools Rank, the California Department of Education compares this school's test scores to 100 schools across the state with similar demographic profiles.
  • California uses parent education level, poverty level, student mobility, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.

 
2007 API Base By Subgroup

672
608
601
759
598
535
485
  All
Students
African American Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant.
English Language Learners Students with Disabilities
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Base API for the 2007-2008 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2007 API Base is calculated using test score results from spring 2007.
 
API Growth (2006-2007)

672 (2007 Growth)
656 (2006 Base)

  • The Academic Performance Index (API) system is based on year-over-year test score performance through a two-year cycle. The Base score is for the first year and the Growth score is for the second year.
  • Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school's test score performance improved between spring 2006 and spring 2007 (as reported in August 2007).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2006-2007)

-50-25 0255075100
  16 (2007 Growth result)
  7 (2007 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2007 schoolwide growth target Yes 59%
Met all subgroup growth targets No 49%
  • Each school is assigned an API Growth target by the state, determined by calculating 5% of the difference between the Base API and 800, or a minimum of 1 point growth. Schools with APIs at or above 800 must maintain a minimum API of 800.
  • To encourage schools to improve achievement for all students, the state computes APIs and sets improvement targets for the different student subgroups at the school.
  • The state reports APIs for schools that test a minimum of 85% of eligible students in any subject.

Testing in California: An Overview

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2006-2007 API subgroup results

 

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

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

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 13% in 2007.

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

English Language Arts
 49% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 50% (2005)
 43% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History
 12% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

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

Algebra I
 4% (2007)
 2% (2006)
 6% (2005)
 1% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry
 33% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 21% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II
 18% (2007)
 11% (2006)
 24% (2005)
 22% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 35% in 2007.

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

Science
 13% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 5% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 38% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 36% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry
 14% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History
 16% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I
 0% (2007)
 0% (2006)
 5% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry
 3% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 7% (2005)
 5% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II
 6% (2007)
 2% (2006)
 8% (2005)
 1% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 20% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 35% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History
 39% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 40% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 47% (2005)
 40% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics
 33% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry
 5% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 24% in 2007.

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

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

Geometry
 0% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 6% (2005)
 1% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview

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  CST Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9
Algebra IIThis School
Subgroup results not available

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

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students49%
Females51%
Males47%
African American38%
Asian75%
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)74%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disability25%
Students with no reported disability52%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented85%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to state24%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students12%
Females15%
Males9%
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 disadvantaged44%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only22%
Parent education - declined to state9%

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students4%
Females3%
Males5%
African American3%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino2%
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)9%
Economically disadvantaged2%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Gifted and talented22%
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate2%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduate16%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate7%
Parent education - declined to state3%

GeometryThis School
All Students33%
Females32%
Males34%
African American36%
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)38%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with no reported disability34%
Fluent-English proficient and English only34%
Gifted and talented54%
Parent education - not a high school graduate15%
Parent education - high school graduate20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)21%
Parent education - college graduate37%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate56%
Parent education - declined to state18%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students18%
Females15%
Males21%
African Americann/a
Asian36%
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)20%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with no reported disability18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Gifted and talented24%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)8%
Parent education - college graduate22%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate17%
Parent education - declined to state0%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students13%
Females11%
Males16%
African American3%
Asian21%
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)22%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability14%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
Gifted and talented30%
Parent education - not a high school graduate1%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)14%
Parent education - college graduate19%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate29%
Parent education - declined to state9%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students5%
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%
Students with no reported disability6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students38%
Females42%
Males34%
African American16%
Asian71%
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)61%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disability14%
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Gifted and talented71%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate49%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%
Parent education - declined to state20%

ChemistryThis School
All Students14%
Females10%
Males18%
African American3%
Asian50%
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 disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability15%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only16%
Gifted and talented29%
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)10%
Parent education - college graduate18%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate31%
Parent education - declined to state7%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students16%
Females10%
Males22%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino10%
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)27%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability17%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only19%
Gifted and talented30%
Parent education - not a high school graduate2%
Parent education - high school graduate15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)18%
Parent education - college graduate25%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate42%
Parent education - declined to state9%

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 no reported disability0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%

GeometryThis School
All Students3%
Females1%
Males5%
African American5%
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)6%
Economically disadvantaged2%
Non-economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability3%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only4%
Gifted and talented6%
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate2%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)5%
Parent education - college graduate4%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate6%
Parent education - declined to state0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students6%
Females7%
Males5%
African American0%
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)7%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged6%
Students with no reported disability6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Gifted and talented18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate5%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - college graduate10%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state7%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students20%
Females14%
Males26%
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)22%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged24%
Students with no reported disability20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Gifted and talented28%
Parent education - high school graduate14%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)12%
Parent education - college graduate10%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate34%
Parent education - declined to state25%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students35%
Females36%
Males34%
African American14%
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)49%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disability16%
Students with no reported disability36%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate30%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate60%
Parent education - declined to state18%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students39%
Females37%
Males40%
African American28%
Asian45%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino22%
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 disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Gifted and talented60%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate63%
Parent education - declined to state23%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students40%
Females44%
Males37%
African American27%
Asian55%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
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)54%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disability10%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Gifted and talented68%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)49%
Parent education - college graduate47%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate59%
Parent education - declined to state20%

PhysicsThis School
All Students33%
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 disadvantaged36%
Students with no reported disability33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%

ChemistryThis School
All Students5%
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)9%
Non-economically disadvantaged6%
Students with no reported disability5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

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, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grade 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  CAHSEE Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 80% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

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  CAHSEE Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Females86%
Males74%
African American73%
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Economic Status Unknown78%
Students with disability32%
English learner29%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Females75%
Males76%
African American58%
Asian100%
Filipino73%
Hispanic or Latino67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Economic Status Unknown68%
Students with disability36%
English learner38%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
2006 - 2007 222121
2005 - 2006 222121
2004 - 2005 222121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200718%
2005 - 200619%
2004 - 200524%
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 Point Loma High School?