API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

862 (2009 Growth)
855 (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
  7 (2009 Growth result)
  Met Interim Performance Target of 800 (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

862
 935
 698
 876
 696
  All
Students		 Asian Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant.
  • 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 10

Algebra II
 32% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 89% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 84% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 48% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 74% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 73% (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
 74% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 4% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 2% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 22% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 10% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 72% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 81% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 79% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 82% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 39% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 17% (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 26% in 2009.

World History
 20% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 20% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 0% (2009)
 12% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 7% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 7% 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 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students32%
Females29%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asian49%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino18%
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)30%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged31%
Students with no reported disability32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Gifted and talented41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)20%
Parent education - college graduate29%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate34%
Parent education - declined to state54%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students89%
Females89%
Males91%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
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)93%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with no reported disability90%
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Females84%
Males83%
African American77%
Asian95%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
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)87%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disability21%
Students with no reported disability87%
English learner28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Gifted and talented99%
Parent education - not a high school graduate45%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - college graduate82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to state56%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students48%
Females51%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
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)57%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate61%
Parent education - declined to state29%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Females82%
Males67%
African American77%
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
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)80%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disability14%
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate87%
Parent education - declined to state54%

ChemistryThis School
All Students74%
Females73%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian84%
Filipinon/a
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)70%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with no reported disability74%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate75%
Parent education - declined to state91%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students74%
Females69%
Males79%
African American58%
Asian87%
Filipinon/a
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)77%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disability20%
Students with no reported disability76%
English learner32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate87%
Parent education - declined to state45%

Algebra IThis School
All Students4%
Females9%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)4%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate8%

GeometryThis School
All Students22%
Females16%
Males27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
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)28%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with no reported disability20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Parent education - college graduate25%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate30%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students10%
Females9%
Males11%
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)5%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only8%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate14%
Parent education - declined to state8%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students72%
Females71%
Males73%
African American58%
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
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)71%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with no reported disability72%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Gifted and talented81%
Parent education - college graduate61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate77%
Parent education - declined to state63%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students81%
Females85%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
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)87%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with no reported disability81%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to state45%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students79%
Females80%
Males77%
African American70%
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
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)84%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability81%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to state51%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Females77%
Males63%
African American43%
Asian74%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
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)78%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability72%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to state46%

PhysicsThis School
All Students82%
Females86%
Males80%
African Americann/a
Asian76%
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)84%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with no reported disability82%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%

ChemistryThis School
All Students39%
Females35%
Males43%
African Americann/a
Asian59%
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)34%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged39%
Students with no reported disability39%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%
Gifted and talented54%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)13%
Parent education - college graduate46%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate42%
Parent education - declined to state40%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students17%
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

World HistoryThis School
All Students20%
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 no reported disability20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%

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 Students7%
Females8%
Males6%
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)15%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged13%
Students with no reported disability7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%
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
 97% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 97% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 98% (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.

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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 Students97%
Females97%
Males96%
African American100%
Asian98%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)99%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Economic Status Unknown96%
Students with disability55%
English learner67%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Females98%
Males95%
African American94%
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)99%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Economic Status Unknown93%
Students with disability47%
English learner71%
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.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
2006 - 2007 252121
2005 - 2006 252121
2004 - 2005 262121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200710%
2005 - 200611%
2004 - 200513%
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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How challenging is Davis Senior High School?

 

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