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John F. Kennedy High School

Public | 9-12 | 1345 students

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Posted June 21, 2012

Kennedy has good opportunities for those who want to learn. There are plenty of AP classes to choose from.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2011

I am proud that my daughter is studying in this Great School, where she got Spanish AP 3.0 and now taking AP Biology and I met with Teachers they are so helpful and want to change the world. I wish every student a great success in life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2011

I transferred to Kennedy in my Sophomore year from Homestead High in Cupertino. I graduated in 2004, so it's been awhile and my review is only for my time at Kennedy. Students here don't seem to care much about their future. Although I still graduated with an above 3.0 average, I know I could have done much better. I had a 4.0 GPA before I transferred here. I'm not saying everything is the school's fault, of course a lot of it has to do with myself. Like many teenagers, I didn't know any better. I only cared enough to get grades better than my friends. At my old school, everyone was competitive, it would look bad if I didn't get a 4.0. Believe it or not, my previous high school was MUCH harder than Kennedy. Students here just don't care. It brings down the environment of other students. As for the teachers, I didn't have many that were very authoritative. Like some of the other reviews said, the students ran the class rooms. By the way, there's a location across the street from the school where students openly smoked weed. I hope they have taken care of that problem, but for the 3 years I was there, nothing was done & I'm sure the school knew about it. It was hard to miss.


Posted February 25, 2011

I am a junior at Kennedy High School and have a 4.0 GPA. We accept every student for who they are. I highly disagree with any parent or student that thinks poorly of our school. The teachers here are very understanding and if we need help they're always willing to take their time to help us.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 9, 2011

You have to have been going to this school for a long time to think highly of it. I was the new kid and was by myself most the time at lunch and never talked to anyone in class because they seemed so snotty. The counselor that I had was really awkward. It just overall made me uncomfortable.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 26, 2010

I would like to see more involvement between the school/teachers and parents. I would also like to see the school doing more projects to help the community.


Posted May 4, 2010

I transferred to this school for my sophomore year, and then I went back to my old school. I learned virtually nothing here; the teachers were scared of the kids, and the kids KNEW it. The teachers sat back and let the kids run the room. Sure, it was fun, but I'll pay for it later when I have to go to college!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 9, 2010

I hate this school, it seems that they have some sort of idea to jump or pick on or make the new student feel un-wanted. If you were to put your child in this school dont put them in the middle of the year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2010

It's not necessarily the teachers that are bad, it's the environment. You're surrounded by kids who generally don't care about their grades or about where they'll go after high school. And sports? We get last or next to last place in almost every single sport. I have friends in Walters, they do not want to play sports at Kennedy because most of our teams do not have winning records.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 15, 2010

I have to disagree with the parent that thinks Kennedy H S influenced in her son's thinking. I went to Kennedy in the 70's; graduated with 3.4 gpa. My sons graduated 1999,2000 also with a gpa above 3.0. Now my daughters are graduating this year with a gpa above 3.2 they all have been honors students, We all have participated in sports. Above all this. I just want to say that Kennedy is been a great school for my family and friends. Kennedy is a small school with a great diversity of choices that prepares you for College. You just have to get involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 2, 2010

Speaking for the many students living in this attendance area who transferred to Irvington, I can definitely say that this isn't the place to be if you can help it. I left after my freshman year and am currently a sophomore at Irvington.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 1, 2010

i have to disagree with the parent below me, 2 of my grandchildren graduated from kennedy and are playing college basketball and are getting 3.00 gpa in college my grandson is graduating this year, since my grandchildren have been there they have done sports up to there ears, both my granddaughters have been in leadership and its non stop SAT talk to prep the students and aslo they promoted shirts for STAR testing, i think you need to open up and get invovled a little to see how great this school is
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2009

The school environment has influensed my son's thinking more or less. He was USA Swimming Champion. Since the time he moved to Fremont and enrolled Kennedy High, he stopped swimming, did very poorly in school. The school does not promote sport, SAT test, and STAR test. Couselor does not help students to select appropriate courses. I hope the best for my son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2009

its the best we have no clicks not fights very spirted school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 2, 2009

I love the diversity of Kennedy. It's not like many other schools where it's practically the same people wherever you look. Everyone can fit in with anyone. And the teachers are really awesome too.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 1, 2009

This is the best high school to have ever been established. Students get a premier academic education, but most importantly they grow up to be people. These students are not machines that simply recite memorized text book entries. The pupils of John F. Kennedy High School encounter normal problems and develop normal and casual social relationships with among others. Despite common misconceptions, the environment is incomparable to that of other schools. Kennedy has a very receptive atmosphere and there is a place for everyone, regardless of ones interests. I am here to affirm that this is a great high school that allows its students excellent opportunities for their future.


Posted October 1, 2009

Kennedy is the BEST SCHOOL EVER! The reason why? The people at Kennedy High School are the least judgmental people you can ever meet. =] Almost everyone I have grown close to are from Kennedy. Not only do they have the most AP classes in the Fremont Unified School district, but also have the move pumped up rallies! Sure, other schools say that they have great rallies, but no one has school pride like Kennedy! We have an awesome campus with friendly students and teachers. I feel like people shouldn't judge a school until they get to know it. So here's MY vote for Kennedy High School. I'm proud to say that Kennedy IS America's favorite school. The spirit, the people, and the environment make school worth going to. It's going to a place that you will definitely want to be. And don't forget about how hardworking the athletes are =] They have a great volleyball team. It doesn't matter how many games you win either, but just look at the relationships that the players have with each other. It's priceless. And so, I feel like Kennedy High should be America's favorite school. I LOVE ALL OF YOU GUYS!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 1, 2009

Because jfk it has best teachers here and best school spirit wooooo
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2009

Because everyone gets along with everyone there. People say theres alot of fights at kennedy. Theres actually no fights there. Well, there hasn't been yet. And we've been at school for 1 month already. People just automatically think kennedy is a bad school when they hear the name. But thats not truee. The teachers are really helpful and suportive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2009

Kennedy is the best school in the world. It has the most diverse races in all of the school district. We rule football, soccer, basketball, and swimming.
—Submitted by a parent


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This school's
API score

749

Change from
2011 to 2012

+7

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

4 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met its schoolwide API target for 2012.
  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

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This school's
API score

749

What is the API?
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

+7

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
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 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

4 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 25% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
16%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

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100%

2009

 
 
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Biology/Life Sciences

The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 60% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
75%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 39% in 2012.

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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2012.

343 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
55%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
7%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
45%
Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2012.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
12%
World History

The state average for World History was 50% in 2012.

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About the tests


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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 13% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
13%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 42% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
15%
Biology/Life Sciences

The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 43% in 2012.

295 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
33%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

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n/a

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
24%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 35% in 2012.

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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

335 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
42%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
3%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
9%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 75% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

331 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
42%
World History

The state average for World History was 46% in 2012.

335 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 10% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
0%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 15% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
3%

2009

 
 
3%
Biology/Life Sciences

The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 53% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
10%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

200 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
26%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 38% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

314 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
40%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
2%

2010

 
 
3%

2009

 
 
4%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 49% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
39%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
20%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.

317 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
48%
World History

The state average for World History was 18% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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n/a

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

Algebra I

All Students14%
Females19%
Males10%
African American27%
Asian24%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)13%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability16%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only16%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)16%
Parent education - college graduate11%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
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Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
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White (not Hispanic)n/a
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Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students86%
Females76%
Males93%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability85%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)88%
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
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Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
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Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
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Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students52%
Females53%
Males51%
African American29%
Asian73%
Filipino65%
Hispanic or Latino35%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate72%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
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Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

All Students34%
Females29%
Males39%
African Americann/a
Asian47%
Filipino13%
Hispanic or Latino15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)52%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate40%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate58%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

All Students12%
Females9%
Males16%
African Americann/a
Asian7%
Filipino26%
Hispanic or Latino9%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)18%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability15%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)15%
Parent education - college graduate13%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

World History

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

Algebra I

All Students4%
Females0%
Males6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)0%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Algebra II

All Students25%
Females18%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asian31%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)21%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability25%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented37%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)26%
Parent education - college graduate25%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students44%
Females44%
Males45%
African American27%
Asian60%
Filipino44%
Hispanic or Latino35%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)44%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability14%
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate19%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate54%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate61%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students54%
Females61%
Males48%
African American37%
Asian77%
Filipino50%
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability59%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)49%
Parent education - college graduate68%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

All Students2%
Females1%
Males3%
African American9%
Asian9%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)0%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability3%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate2%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)3%
Parent education - college graduate3%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

All Students97%
Females94%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with no reported disability97%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only97%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students54%
Females56%
Males52%
African American33%
Asian69%
Filipino50%
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability57%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate32%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate65%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

World History

All Students43%
Females35%
Males50%
African American23%
Asian62%
Filipino40%
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disability21%
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate63%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

Algebra I

All Students9%
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Algebra II

All Students6%
Females5%
Males8%
African Americann/a
Asian4%
Filipino9%
Hispanic or Latino3%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)9%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability6%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate3%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%
Parent education - college graduate6%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate17%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students22%
Females17%
Males24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino14%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)18%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Chemistry

All Students50%
Females49%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asian67%
Filipino44%
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate70%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students55%
Females61%
Males50%
African American47%
Asian69%
Filipino58%
Hispanic or Latino35%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate72%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

All Students3%
Females0%
Males6%
African Americann/a
Asian0%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)0%
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged3%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability4%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only4%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)5%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

All Students59%
Females59%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability59%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented80%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate55%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

U.S. History

All Students53%
Females54%
Males53%
African American50%
Asian63%
Filipino50%
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disability14%
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)51%
Parent education - college graduate68%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate75%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

World History

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 83% in 2012.

345 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Students83%
Females93%
Males75%
African American63%
Asian90%
Filipino70%
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disability53%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner47%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a

Math

All Students84%
Females86%
Males81%
African American71%
Asian93%
Filipino68%
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disability57%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner55%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 33% 28%
Hispanic or Latino 31% 49%
Asian 18% 8%
Filipino 8% 3%
African American 7% 7%
Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Multiple or No Response 1% 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 118%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 226%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 50% 85%
Punjabi 13% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 8% 1%
Vietnamese 5% 2%
Burmese 4% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 4% 1%
Cantonese 3% 2%
Urdu 3% 0%
Farsi (Persian) 2% 0%
Hindi 2% 0%
Korean 2% 1%
Bengali 1% 0%
French 1% 0%
Pashto 1% 0%
Russian 1% 0%
Gujarati 0% 0%
Rumanian 0% 0%
Samoan 0% 0%
Tongan 0% 0%
Ukrainian 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 10N/A11
Average years teaching 12N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 92%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 3%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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