API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

782 (2009 Growth)
757 (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
  25 (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 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

782
 872
 758
 769
 727
  All
Students		 Filipino Hispanic Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		English Language Learners
  • 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 7

English Language Arts
 49% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2009.

Math
 37% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2009.

Algebra I
 96% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 81% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 13% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 30% in 2009.

Science
 71% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 43% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2009.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 41% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 23% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 42% in 2009.

Algebra I
 56% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 44% in 2009.

Geometry
 73% (2009)
 58% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Algebra II
 92% (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)
Data not available for this school (2009)
 4% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 38% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 44% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
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 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)
 4% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 20% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 17% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

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 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
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 Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
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 Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
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 English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
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 Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
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 Earth Science was 23% 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 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
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 I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
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 Geometry was 14% 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 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students49%
Females49%
Males48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino72%
Hispanic or Latino42%
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 disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - declined to state47%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Females33%
Males40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino68%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability10%
Students with no reported disability37%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate62%
Parent education - declined to state28%

Algebra IThis School
All Students96%
Females93%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino100%
Hispanic or Latino94%
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 disadvantaged96%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability96%
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)100%
Parent education - declined to state93%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students13%
Females7%
Males15%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability0%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only12%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - declined to state9%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Females70%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino88%
Hispanic or Latino67%
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 disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability42%
Students with no reported disability72%
English learner42%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate72%
Parent education - high school graduate76%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduate78%
Parent education - declined to state64%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students43%
Females46%
Males41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino62%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disability15%
Students with no reported disability45%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate46%
Parent education - declined to state47%

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
All Students41%
Females43%
Males41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino68%
Hispanic or Latino37%
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 disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented85%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)49%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - declined to state41%

Algebra IThis School
All Students56%
Females61%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino67%
Hispanic or Latino53%
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 disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with no reported disability57%
English learner38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Gifted and talented79%
Parent education - not a high school graduate61%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - declined to state61%

GeometryThis School
All Students73%
Females59%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino79%
Hispanic or Latino67%
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 disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with no reported disability73%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Gifted and talented77%
Parent education - high school graduate75%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9
Algebra IIThis School
All Students92%
Females92%
Males93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino100%
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
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability92%
Fluent-English proficient and English only92%
Gifted and talented95%

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

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students38%
Females36%
Males40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino64%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Gifted and talented70%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - declined to state28%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students44%
Females46%
Males43%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Filipino60%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Gifted and talented77%
Parent education - not a high school graduate40%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduate54%
Parent education - declined to state32%

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 Students20%
Females20%
Males19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino42%
Hispanic or Latino17%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability21%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%
Parent education - college graduate40%
Parent education - declined to state16%

GeometryThis School
All Students17%
Females14%
Males22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino18%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with no reported disability18%
English learner17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Gifted and talented20%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate17%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - college graduate11%
Parent education - declined to state33%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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, 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
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 English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
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 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
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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.

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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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