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My son started 7th grade here and so far we love it! The teachers are great, this school has so many opportunities to help children stay on task. They offer after school tutoring, they have a zap program to help kids get all of there homework turned in instead of just falling behind. My son is doing great here, his grades are up, hes in honors classes, and has been invited into the DELTA program. There is a teen center right there on campus where two days a week he can go do homework before attending his sport on campus. SO FAR SO GOOD. ;)
—Submitted by a parent
Do not send your child here. Low test scores, bad teachers and coaches. The principal allows the coaches and teachers to bully the children. Spanish and Math teachers are below Average.
—Submitted by a parent
Costa Mesa High is a great school. I am currently going into 8th Grade and the first year experience was great. Sorta. Good things about Mesa: Some teachers are great Friendly asb members tell you where classes are in the first few days of school Bad things: Most students (7th grade) are very, dumb. Some teachers may be strict and make you do ALOT of extra worth Find out more if you come to mesa ( too lazy to type more )
This school is really nice i love it i went to it since 7th grade now im a freshman and i never had any problems. Awsome techers and everyone!!!
I wouls not tell anyone to go to this school that has children for the fact that the some of the teachers aren't understanding and are very rude. Both my sons and daughter hated this school, both my sons dropped out from Costa Mesa High and my daughter in her second year there begged and asked to do homeschooling instand of going to Costa Mesa High. I would keep my children away from there. The principal is understanding yes. But the other staff they are not very understanding and very mean to some students.
—Submitted by a parent
I spent 9 years of my life working with the teachers, staff, and students at CMHS. I volunteered with Track, Cross Country, Band, Choir and Drama. I met many hard working parents who wanted to help their students get the best education possible. I met many students who were attempting to do the best they could with the opportunities in front of them. I was impressed by the teachers. They care about their students. They work hard to follow the rules government has put in place. And most teachers are doing their best for the students. I have noticed the staff was unfriendly at first. But I realized the staff are generally not approached by happy parents. The staff are not appreciated for the hard work they do in dealing with issues and challenges involved with a community of teenagers and their parents. Smile first and be encouraging.
—Submitted by a parent
Your wrong!!!!! Costa Mesa is a great place to go to school cmhs is at the same education l evel as corona del mar! And corona is suppose to be one of the best education schools!!! This school is great! they have great teachers and they are not dumb!!
Costa Mesa High school is a terrible choice of a school. If you live in costa mesa i would advise to keep your kids from this high school. I attend CMHS and ever sense ive been at the school i hated it. The people at this school are cruel and do dumb things to get attention. I cant wait to get out.
—Submitted by a student
A majority of the teachers are quite good with the students and have a good teacher/student relationship. The administrative staff from the Principal on down is a lot to be desired. Many a time I had to attend to business at the school, I was very rarely greeted with a smile or greeting, I was more or less asked 'What do you need?' Most of the staff acted extremely irritated to be there. The Principal/Assistant Principal do not uniformally administer their own discipline policy in my opinion. In order for my child to even have a chance at college, I moved my student out of this school. Glad I have no more coming up in the ranks.
—Submitted by a parent
Costa Mesa High School is a wonderful place. The math classes are very challenging, and the great thing is, the teachers don't give up on you no matter what. I do have to admit that the counselors at the school are too busy, but they can be helpful in extreme situations.
—Submitted by a student
There is not enough variety in electives. The schools decision to cut home economics courses, especially cooking was a huge mistake. I do not like the new 'academy' system, I think it limits choice and variety. The counseling department needs a complete overhaul.
—Submitted by a parent
The quality of academic programs is average. I found the Admin. to be less than responsive.
—Submitted by a parent
Costa Mesa High School is a quality school, if your child wants to be a quality student. The great thing about the school is the ability to get into honors and advance placement classes. The teaching staff is wonderful, and wants the students who want to excell every opportunity to suceed. The adminstration has been upgraded the last few years, and many positive changes have occured. If given the opportunity to have my son go to either Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar or MESA, after looking back and knowing what I know now..I would pick MESA again! Athletics have been an issue the last few years with many Costa Mesa residents going to Newport or Corona specifically in AQUATICS, but that has even changed with MESA being in the TOP 10 CIF and Orange County rankings for both water polo and swimming. Talk to the Staff, Admin & Athletics...you'll see yourself.
—Submitted by Gary Spencer, a parent
Costa Mesa is a great school for all children. The teachers and staff are dedicated to helping children to grow to threre full potential. The football team is awsome and the coachs are the best when it comes to cheering the students on. I would recomend this school if you have no other choice.
—Submitted by a former student
This school is a really good school. They have great teachers, staff, and students. It's a safe place for students. They have great programs! Everybody is caring
—Submitted by a student
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Grade level
The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.
The state average for Algebra I was 86% in 2012.
13 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2012.
292 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.
281 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 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.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 49% in 2012.
113 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
257 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.
158 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.
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The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.
278 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.
255 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 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.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 25% in 2012.
115 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 60% in 2012.
61 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 39% in 2012.
169 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2012.
243 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2012.
94 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.
56 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 50% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 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.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 13% in 2012.
91 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 42% in 2012.
52 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 43% in 2012.
213 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.
44 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 35% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.
240 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.
79 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 75% in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.
248 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 46% in 2012.
265 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 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.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 10% in 2012.
41 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
The state average for Algebra II was 15% in 2012.
56 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 53% in 2012.
38 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.
97 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 38% in 2012.
18 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
215 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.
57 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 49% in 2012.
33 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.
40 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.
241 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 18% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 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.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 69% |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 69% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 69% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 60% |
| Females | 65% |
| Males | 55% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 76% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 80% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 52% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 61% |
| English learner | 14% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 74% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 97% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 46% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 59% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 70% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 86% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 64% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 50% |
| All Students | 65% |
| Females | 65% |
| Males | 66% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 92% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 77% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 60% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 66% |
| English learner | 34% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 75% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 51% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 61% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 84% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 86% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 82% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 57% |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 63% |
| Females | 70% |
| Males | 56% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 77% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 70% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 63% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 64% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 70% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 58% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 55% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 65% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 60% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 54% |
| Females | 57% |
| Males | 50% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 85% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 71% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 53% |
| English learner | 4% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 64% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 89% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 41% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 50% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 60% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 70% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 37% |
| All Students | 22% |
| Females | 24% |
| Males | 20% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 41% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 19% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 47% |
| Students with disability | 4% |
| Students with no reported disability | 26% |
| English learner | 10% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 28% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 16% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 26% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 30% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 25% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 18% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 53% |
| Females | 51% |
| Males | 56% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 64% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 76% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Students with disability | 21% |
| Students with no reported disability | 57% |
| English learner | 7% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 66% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 93% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 41% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 50% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 64% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 69% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 27% |
| All Students | 73% |
| Females | 72% |
| Males | 73% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 85% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 89% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 73% |
| English learner | 34% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 82% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 62% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 75% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 76% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 87% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 58% |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 26% |
| Females | 26% |
| Males | 27% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 30% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 26% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 26% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 27% |
| English learner | 32% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 25% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 33% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 21% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 18% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 24% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 24% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 76% |
| Females | 66% |
| Males | 91% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 81% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 69% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 75% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 78% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 67% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 79% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 32% |
| Females | 22% |
| Males | 40% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 50% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 27% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 55% |
| Students with disability | 13% |
| Students with no reported disability | 36% |
| English learner | 13% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 43% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 24% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 13% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 55% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 36% |
| All Students | 60% |
| Females | 67% |
| Males | 54% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 89% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 75% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 51% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 61% |
| English learner | 28% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 70% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 96% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 57% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 70% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 73% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 62% |
| All Students | 23% |
| Females | 15% |
| Males | 29% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 27% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 21% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Students with disability | 21% |
| Students with no reported disability | 24% |
| English learner | 19% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 29% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 16% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 24% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 31% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 18% |
| All Students | 69% |
| Females | 61% |
| Males | 79% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 73% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 94% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 52% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 70% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 69% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 73% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 87% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 13% |
| Females | 14% |
| Males | 12% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 12% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 14% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 7% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 15% |
| English learner | 9% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 16% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 18% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 6% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 22% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 52% |
| Females | 52% |
| Males | 53% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 59% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 61% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 38% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 51% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 50% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 50% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 47% |
| Females | 50% |
| Males | 45% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 75% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 60% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 43% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 61% |
| Students with disability | 4% |
| Students with no reported disability | 54% |
| English learner | 13% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 61% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 35% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 49% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 59% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 51% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 37% |
| All Students | 48% |
| Females | 41% |
| Males | 55% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 64% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 48% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 47% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 64% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 50% |
| Females | 56% |
| Males | 45% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 80% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 69% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 63% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 51% |
| English learner | 8% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 62% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 94% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 48% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 57% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 70% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 77% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 32% |
| All Students | 27% |
| Females | 19% |
| Males | 33% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 52% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 24% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 33% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 27% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 30% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 12% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 15% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 41% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 54% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 54% |
| Females | 53% |
| Males | 56% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 75% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 68% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 50% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Students with disability | 23% |
| Students with no reported disability | 56% |
| English learner | 9% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 68% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 41% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 48% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 61% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 71% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 85% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 48% |
| All Students | 51% |
| Females | 43% |
| Males | 58% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 76% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 69% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 71% |
| Students with disability | 13% |
| Students with no reported disability | 56% |
| English learner | 16% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 63% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 53% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 61% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 59% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 77% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 33% |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 2% |
| Females | 0% |
| Males | 4% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 3% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 3% |
| English learner | 0% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 5% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 18% |
| Females | 16% |
| Males | 20% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 8% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 15% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 27% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 18% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 18% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 25% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 14% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 73% |
| Females | 76% |
| Males | 69% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 55% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 78% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 76% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 79% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 73% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 55% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 17% |
| Females | 12% |
| Males | 23% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 22% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 19% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 11% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 18% |
| English learner | 5% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 21% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 20% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 13% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 11% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 27% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 18% |
| All Students | 23% |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0% |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 21% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 25% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 33% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 50% |
| Females | 47% |
| Males | 54% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 80% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 57% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 47% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 50% |
| English learner | 3% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 59% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 47% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 36% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 60% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 60% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 36% |
| All Students | 16% |
| Females | 6% |
| Males | 27% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 8% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 18% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 8% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 14% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 18% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 25% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 0% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 18% |
| All Students | 70% |
| Females | 55% |
| Males | 92% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 69% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 82% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 70% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 70% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 81% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 73% |
| Females | 60% |
| Males | 80% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 75% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 73% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 73% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 55% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 52% |
| Females | 47% |
| Males | 57% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 80% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 57% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 47% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Students with disability | 18% |
| Students with no reported disability | 57% |
| English learner | 18% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 61% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 47% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 46% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 49% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 66% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 44% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 83% in 2012.
266 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.
267 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 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.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 81% |
| Females | 81% |
| Males | 81% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 86% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 91% |
| Declined to state | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 77% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 95% |
| Economic Status Unknown | n/a |
| Students with disability | 24% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | 47% |
| Language Fluency Unknown | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| All Students | 82% |
| Females | 82% |
| Males | 82% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 90% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 89% |
| Declined to state | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Economic Status Unknown | n/a |
| Students with disability | 30% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | 54% |
| Language Fluency Unknown | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
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Source: California Department of Education
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Grade 11
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Students with no reported disability
English learner
Fluent-English proficient and English only
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Parent education - not a high school graduate
Parent education - high school graduate
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)
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Parent education - graduate school/post graduate
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All students
| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60% | 51% | ||
| White | 25% | 27% | ||
| Asian | 10% | 11% | ||
| Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 1% | ||
| Two or more races | 0% | 3% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 1 | 64% | N/A | 54% |
| English language learners 2 | 26% | N/A | 24% |
| Language | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | 90% | 85% | ||
| Marshallese | 2% | 0% | ||
| Arabic | 1% | 1% | ||
| Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) | 1% | 1% | ||
| Japanese | 1% | 0% | ||
| Korean | 1% | 1% | ||
| Punjabi | 1% | 1% | ||
| Vietnamese | 1% | 2% | ||
| All other non-English languages | 0% | 1% | ||
| Armenian | 0% | 1% | ||
| Farsi (Persian) | 0% | 0% | ||
| Khmer (Cambodian) | 0% | 0% | ||
| Polish | 0% | 0% | ||
| Russian | 0% | 0% | ||
| Thai | 0% | 0% | ||
| Tongan | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average years teaching in district | 9 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 11 | N/A | 13 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full credential | 100% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 1% | N/A | 2% |
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2650 Fairview Road
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