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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

641
 469
 719
 545
 637
 624
  All
Students		 African American Asian 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 2007 API Base is calculated using test score results from spring 2007.
 
API Growth (2006-2007)

641 (2007 Growth)
649 (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
-8 (2007 Growth result)  
  8 (2007 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2007 schoolwide growth target No 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)
 0% (2007)
 5% (2006)
 6% (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
 42% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 46% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 28% (2005)
 31% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science
 16% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History
Data not available for this school (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
 13% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 29% (2005)
 4% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry
 49% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 11% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II
 33% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 8% (2005)
 10% (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
 27% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 20% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 27% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 19% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry
 26% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History
 10% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I
 0% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 2% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry
 5% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 15% (2005)
 3% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II
 17% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 3% (2005)
 8% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 42% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 3% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History
 32% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 24% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 19% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics
 21% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry
 13% (2007)
 10% (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
 0% (2007)
 7% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
 8% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2007.

Geometry
 2% (2007)
 0% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (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
All Students0%
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 disability0%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students42%
Females37%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asian53%
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
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged33%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Gifted and talented58%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students46%
Females51%
Males42%
African American16%
Asian70%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability52%
English learner22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate45%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate31%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students16%
Females22%
Males10%
African American0%
Asian30%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino19%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only19%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students13%
Females13%
Males14%
African American0%
Asian43%
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 disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged7%
Students with no reported disability14%
English learner17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only12%
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate17%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)10%

GeometryThis School
All Students49%
Females43%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asian51%
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
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged47%
Students with no reported disability48%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Gifted and talented62%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students33%
Females47%
Males23%
African Americann/a
Asian32%
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
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with no reported disability34%
English learner33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Gifted and talented55%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate31%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students27%
Females33%
Males23%
African American0%
Asian46%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Non-economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability33%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only32%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate31%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students20%
Females23%
Males18%
African American5%
Asian34%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino13%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability24%
English learner16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate22%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students27%
Females34%
Males21%
African American4%
Asian40%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability32%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only34%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate15%
Parent education - high school graduate35%

ChemistryThis School
All Students26%
Females21%
Males33%
African Americann/a
Asian25%
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
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with no reported disability30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate33%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students10%
Females13%
Males8%
African American0%
Asian14%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability12%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only12%
Gifted and talented25%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate12%

Algebra IThis School
All Students0%
Females0%
Males0%
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
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 Students5%
Females3%
Males6%
African American0%
Asian13%
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 disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only2%
Parent education - not a high school graduate7%
Parent education - high school graduate3%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students17%
Females15%
Males18%
African Americann/a
Asian20%
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
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with no reported disability17%
English learner28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only11%
Parent education - not a high school graduate19%
Parent education - high school graduate12%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students42%
Females54%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asian42%
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
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner46%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Parent education - high school graduate43%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students3%
Females0%
Males5%
African Americann/a
Asian0%
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
Economically disadvantaged5%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability4%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate7%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students32%
Females27%
Males36%
African American13%
Asian34%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
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 disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate41%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students24%
Females21%
Males25%
African American13%
Asian26%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability25%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Gifted and talented56%
Parent education - not a high school graduate13%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate35%

PhysicsThis School
All Students21%
Females18%
Males22%
African Americann/a
Asian18%
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
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Parent education - high school graduate21%

ChemistryThis School
All Students13%
Females8%
Males16%
African Americann/a
Asian18%
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 disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with no reported disability13%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Gifted and talented36%
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate17%
Parent education - college graduate15%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students0%
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

GeometryThis School
All Students2%
Females5%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asian5%
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 disadvantaged6%
Students with no reported disability2%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
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
 58% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 60% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 66% (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 Students58%
Females57%
Males59%
African American21%
Asian80%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disability0%
English learner40%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Females70%
Males69%
African American32%
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disability12%
English learner73%
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 172121
2005 - 2006 172121
2004 - 2005 172121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200749%
2005 - 200649%
2004 - 200541%
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 Thurgood Marshall High School?

 

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