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Benicia High School

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CST Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 9 Algebra II 95% (2008) 92% (2007) 90% (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008. General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) 26% (2008) 17% (2007) 38% (2006) 28% (2005) The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% 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 52% in 2008. English Language Arts 71% (2008) 66% (2007) 72% (2006) 71% (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 36% (2008) 31% (2007) The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008. Algebra I 28% (2008) 30% (2007) 68% (2006) 42% (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008. Geometry 74% (2008) 76% (2007) 94% (2006) 85% (2005) The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 10 Algebra II 50% (2008) 59% (2007) 65% (2006) 62% (2005) The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) 92% (2008) 83% (2007) The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008. Science 56% (2008) 64% (2007) 68% (2006) The state average for Science was 40% in 2008. Biology/Life Sciences 52% (2008) 64% (2007) 63% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008. English Language Arts 58% (2008) 64% (2007) 66% (2006) 63% (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) 100% (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 47% (2008) 48% (2007) The state average for World History was 33% in 2008. Algebra I 15% (2008) 19% (2007) 44% (2006) 24% (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008. Geometry 30% (2008) 46% (2007) 50% (2006) 58% (2005) The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 11 Algebra II 37% (2008) 36% (2007) 40% (2006) 22% (2005) The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) 65% (2008) 71% (2007) The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008. Biology/Life Sciences 50% (2008) 41% (2007) 42% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008. U.S. History 57% (2008) 52% (2007) The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008. English Language Arts 61% (2008) 64% (2007) 60% (2006) 61% (2005) The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008. Physics 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 Physics was 47% in 2008. Chemistry 66% (2008) 66% (2007) 50% (2006) The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008. Earth Science 43% (2008) 44% (2007) 46% (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008. World History 0% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) The state average for World History was 9% in 2008. Algebra I 15% (2008) 17% (2007) 31% (2006) 11% (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008. Geometry 14% (2008) 22% (2007) 33% (2006) 40% (2005) The state average for Geometry was 6% 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 Compare with test results from nearby schools The California Reading List: Helpful information to support your child's reading
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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 II	This School
All Students	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	100%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with no reported disability	95%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	95%
Gifted and talented	94%
Parent education - college graduate	100%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)	This School
All Students	26%
Females	16%
Males	32%
African American	8%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	6%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	33%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Non-economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with disability	15%
Students with no reported disability	32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	27%
Parent education - high school graduate	29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	29%
Parent education - college graduate	10%
Parent education - declined to state	50%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
Subgroup results not available

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	71%
Females	76%
Males	66%
African American	54%
Asian	88%
Filipino	80%
Hispanic or Latino	44%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	76%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disability	21%
Students with no reported disability	76%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	71%
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - high school graduate	49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	65%
Parent education - college graduate	80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	83%
Parent education - declined to state	65%

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1	This School
All Students	36%
Females	36%
Males	37%
African American	16%
Asian	50%
Filipino	38%
Hispanic or Latino	14%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	42%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Non-economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with disability	3%
Students with no reported disability	39%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	36%
Gifted and talented	81%
Parent education - high school graduate	20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	33%
Parent education - college graduate	42%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	52%
Parent education - declined to state	10%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	28%
Females	23%
Males	35%
African American	47%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	43%
Hispanic or Latino	17%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	25%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Non-economically disadvantaged	28%
Students with no reported disability	29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	29%
Parent education - high school graduate	15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	22%
Parent education - college graduate	34%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	38%
Parent education - declined to state	17%

Geometry	This School
All Students	74%
Females	76%
Males	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	73%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with no reported disability	74%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	74%
Gifted and talented	91%
Parent education - high school graduate	58%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	68%
Parent education - college graduate	78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	75%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II	This School
All Students	50%
Females	52%
Males	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	50%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with no reported disability	49%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	50%
Gifted and talented	59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	75%
Parent education - college graduate	45%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	60%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)	This School
All Students	92%
Females	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	94%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with no reported disability	92%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	92%
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - college graduate	95%

Science	This School
All Students	56%
Females	55%
Males	57%
African American	29%
Asian	86%
Filipino	48%
Hispanic or Latino	44%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	59%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disability	12%
Students with no reported disability	60%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	56%
Gifted and talented	88%
Parent education - high school graduate	34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	55%
Parent education - college graduate	64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	59%
Parent education - declined to state	33%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	52%
Females	49%
Males	55%
African American	28%
Asian	78%
Filipino	39%
Hispanic or Latino	42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	55%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disability	20%
Students with no reported disability	55%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	52%
Gifted and talented	81%
Parent education - high school graduate	34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	50%
Parent education - college graduate	57%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	60%
Parent education - declined to state	38%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	58%
Females	61%
Males	56%
African American	25%
Asian	85%
Filipino	48%
Hispanic or Latino	37%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	65%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disability	17%
Students with no reported disability	62%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	59%
Gifted and talented	97%
Parent education - high school graduate	41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	52%
Parent education - college graduate	67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	61%
Parent education - declined to state	40%

Chemistry	This School
Subgroup results not available

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
All Students	47%
Females	42%
Males	51%
African American	25%
Asian	68%
Filipino	42%
Hispanic or Latino	38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	49%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disability	14%
Students with no reported disability	50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	47%
Gifted and talented	82%
Parent education - high school graduate	33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	39%
Parent education - college graduate	53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	62%
Parent education - declined to state	33%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	15%
Females	12%
Males	19%
African American	4%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	19%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	16%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Non-economically disadvantaged	16%
Students with disability	13%
Students with no reported disability	16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	16%
Parent education - high school graduate	13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	19%
Parent education - college graduate	14%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	19%
Parent education - declined to state	13%

Geometry	This School
All Students	30%
Females	20%
Males	38%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	11%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with no reported disability	29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	9%
Parent education - college graduate	41%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	39%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II	This School
All Students	37%
Females	33%
Males	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with no reported disability	38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	38%
Parent education - college graduate	40%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	25%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)	This School
All Students	65%
Females	57%
Males	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	85%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with no reported disability	65%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	65%
Gifted and talented	82%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	75%
Parent education - college graduate	60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	69%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	50%
Females	62%
Males	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with no reported disability	56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	51%
Parent education - college graduate	60%

U.S. History	This School
All Students	57%
Females	55%
Males	58%
African American	50%
Asian	66%
Filipino	29%
Hispanic or Latino	36%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	63%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disability	15%
Students with no reported disability	60%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	57%
Gifted and talented	77%
Parent education - high school graduate	40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	48%
Parent education - college graduate	63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	71%
Parent education - declined to state	27%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	61%
Females	66%
Males	55%
African American	42%
Asian	78%
Filipino	59%
Hispanic or Latino	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	62%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disability	13%
Students with no reported disability	65%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	61%
Gifted and talented	93%
Parent education - high school graduate	40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	50%
Parent education - college graduate	66%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	76%
Parent education - declined to state	56%

Physics	This School
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This School
All Students	66%
Females	60%
Males	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	53%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	46%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with no reported disability	66%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	65%
Gifted and talented	88%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	75%
Parent education - college graduate	67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	61%

Earth Science	This School
All Students	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with no reported disability	43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	43%

World History	This School
All Students	0%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	0%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	15%
Females	6%
Males	24%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	8%
Non-economically disadvantaged	18%
Students with no reported disability	17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	15%
Parent education - college graduate	27%

Geometry	This School
All Students	14%
Females	13%
Males	15%
African American	9%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	23%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	16%
Non-economically disadvantaged	15%
Students with no reported disability	15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	14%
Parent education - high school graduate	13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	5%
Parent education - college graduate	15%

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.

Testing in California: An Overview

CAHSEE Results
Scale: % passing Grade 10 English Language Arts 93% (2007) 96% (2006) 95% (2005) 93% (2004) The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007. Math 92% (2007) 92% (2006) 92% (2005) 94% (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 Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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 Arts	This School
All Students	93%
Females	94%
Males	92%
African American	75%
Asian	100%
Filipino	92%
Hispanic or Latino	90%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	95%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Economic Status Unknown	83%
Students with disability	54%

Math	This School
All Students	92%
Females	91%
Males	93%
African American	76%
Asian	100%
Filipino	96%
Hispanic or Latino	83%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	95%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Economic Status Unknown	84%
Students with disability	56%

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

API Results

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

801	741	813

All Students	Hispanic	White

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)

801 (2007 Growth) 809 (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)
		Met Interim Performance Target of 800 (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

ACT Results

Composite

	This School¹	State Average¹	National Average²
2006 - 2007	25	21	21
2005 - 2006	25	21	21
2004 - 2005	24	21	21

¹Source: CA Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This School
2006 - 2007	18%
2005 - 2006	21%
2004 - 2005	17%

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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