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2008 API Base By Subgroup

757
 855
 729
 748
 729
  All
Students		 Filipino Hispanic Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		English Language Learners
  • 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 2008 API Base is calculated using test score results from spring 2008.

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.

 
API Growth (2007-2008)

744 (2008 Growth)
706 (2007 Base)

  • The Academic Performance Index (API) system is based on year-over-year test score performance through a two-year cycle. The Base score is for the first year and the Growth score is for the second year.
  • Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school's test score performance improved between spring 2007 and spring 2008 (as reported in August 2008).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2007-2008)

-50-25 0255075100
  38 (2008 Growth result)
  5 (2008 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2008 schoolwide growth target Yes 66%
Met all subgroup growth targets Yes 37%
  • Each school is assigned an API Growth target by the state, determined by calculating 5% of the difference between the Base API and 800, or a minimum of 5 point growth. Schools with APIs at or above 800 must maintain a minimum API of 800.
  • To encourage schools to improve achievement for all students, the state computes APIs and sets improvement targets for the different student subgroups at the school.
  • The state reports APIs for schools that test a minimum of 85% of eligible students in any subject.

Testing in California: An Overview

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2007-2008 API subgroup results

 

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  CAHSEE Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008.

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

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 43% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
 63% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 7% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 7% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 38% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 26% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 34% (2008)
 23% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 38% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 30% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
 58% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 84% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

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

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 4% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 6% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 40% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 47% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
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 Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this school (2008)
 4% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 37% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 4% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 38% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 15% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
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 68% in 2008.

Science
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 Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
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 Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students43%
Females47%
Males39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino68%
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)42%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability48%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - declined to state35%

MathThis School
All Students29%
Females30%
Males28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino50%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability32%
English learner16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Gifted and talented55%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Parent education - declined to state21%

Algebra IThis School
All Students63%
Females61%
Males65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino76%
Hispanic or Latino56%
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 disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with no reported disability63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Gifted and talented73%
Parent education - not a high school graduate38%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - declined to state60%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students7%
Females7%
Males6%
African Americann/a
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability9%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Parent education - declined to state9%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Females72%
Males68%
African American81%
Asiann/a
Filipino92%
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)82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner41%
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduate76%
Parent education - high school graduate76%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate67%
Parent education - declined to state53%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students38%
Females37%
Males39%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Filipino55%
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)73%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented72%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)55%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%
Parent education - declined to state24%

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
All Students34%
Females25%
Males41%
African American47%
Asiann/a
Filipino49%
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)45%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability37%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Gifted and talented63%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate51%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate8%
Parent education - declined to state21%

Algebra IThis School
All Students38%
Females35%
Males40%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Filipino57%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with no reported disability38%
English learner22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate44%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate51%
Parent education - declined to state31%

GeometryThis School
All Students58%
Females53%
Males62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino80%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with no reported disability57%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented65%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9
Algebra IIThis School
Subgroup results not available

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students4%
Males6%
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 disadvantaged5%
Students with disability6%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Parent education - declined to state0%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students40%
Females37%
Males42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino57%
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)42%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate51%
Parent education - declined to state33%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students47%
Females50%
Males44%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Filipino61%
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)67%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate39%
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate57%
Parent education - declined to state30%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students37%
Females38%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino42%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged28%
Students with no reported disability38%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate29%
Parent education - declined to state33%

GeometryThis School
All Students38%
Females34%
Males43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino36%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Students with no reported disability39%
Fluent-English proficient and English only40%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
Subgroup results not available

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

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
2006 - 2007 n/a2121
2005 - 2006 n/a2121
2004 - 2005 n/a2121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 2007n/a
2005 - 2006n/a
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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