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Rancho Alamitos High School

Public | 8-12 | 1997 students

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3 stars

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Posted October 14, 2012

Rancho Alamitos is a horrible school because of low test scores, teachers not educating student's that much, not many elective classes to choose, and students are rude.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2012

Rancho Alamitos has gotten a lot worse this year due to the lack of elective classes, students not being involved in education, low test scores, and teachers not educating students that much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2012

I love Rancho! When I currently entered the 9th grade I was told Rancho was a bad school, that I should transfer to Pacifica or Grove. I'm telling you everyone was wrong. Rancho is a great school. I have learned a lot in my classes. The administration truly cares for their student's education. I have enjoyed participating in the music programs and in a number of clubs and sports on campus. There is a lot of school pride in every teacher, staff and especially the students. I will miss Rancho when I graduate and will always be proud to be a Vaquero.


Posted December 1, 2011

THIS SCHOOL IS A GOOD SCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL PRIDE IS AMAZING!! I ATTEND TO THIS SCHOOL RIGHT NOW AND ITS MY FIST YEAR. I WAS SURPRISED AT THE PRIDE THE STUDENTS SHOWED! VERY GOOD SCHOOL AND PROMISING TEACHERS.


Posted October 6, 2011

Great school, teachers care about you and are ALWAYS offering retakes to a test and help after or before school. Teachers always help you in class and are always trying to find great ideas to make the class fun and interesting. Do NOT try to transfer schools just because people say its a bad school because of test scores. Its a AWESOME school to be at so don't get fooled by what people say because test scores don't say everything.


Posted August 12, 2011

Rancho when I was there it was fine. just when you sign up for sports watch out the coaches will pick favorites. When your not that favorite it seems that you can do nothing right. But overall my time there was fine. Liked a lot of my teachers. When I was there were some strict rules but as I said the school is OK.


Posted January 26, 2010

Rancho Alamitos High School (GGUSD) is the best school ever besides Newport Harbor High School (NMUSD). I went to Rancho Alamitos High School for almost two years and the school is the best thing ever!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 2, 2009

I just wish the sports were a little more fair to all players not just the couches favorites.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2008

Rancho has consistently been getting better every year for the past 3 - 4 years. I had a son there in 2001 and now have children there again There is a college going focus campus wide. The extra curricular programs are outstanding. I'm glad my children are at Rancho. They are getting a solid education in a very diverse student environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2008

I love Rancho. Four years ago when I entered the 9th grade I was told Rancho was not a good school and that I should transfer to Pacifica or Grove. I'm telling you everyone was wrong. Rancho is a great school. I have learned a lot in my classes. The administration truly cares about me. I have enjoyed participating in the music programs and in a number of clubs on campus. I will miss Rancho when I graduate and will always be proud to be a Vaquero.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 20, 2008

I love my teacher! I feel they really care about me and my success. I transfered from another school last year from a school where I didn't feel valued. The teachers and administration at Rancho are different. It feels like they are here to make a difference, not to earn a paycheck.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 30, 2008

great school! im currently a student there,and we have nice books and the staff is AMAZING.the kids are great and rancho is great!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 3, 2008

This school does not offer students enough elective courses to compete with other schools in the district, and they make false promises to students on what they can hope to accomplish there before graduation. Many of the teachers are rude and do not seem to care about teaching. This school does not even have a marching band! This just goes to show how uninspiring this school is.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 21, 2008

This schools is good because it is very diverse. BUT the staff there can be pretty mean. There a little too strict at times. (You can't get lunch if you have no ID. etc.) Overall i like my teachers. They care and teach pretty good.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 15, 2008

this school is better then the one i went to my 9th grade year... i graduated in 2006.. teacher care about what u need and would give u help when you need it... a lot of ap classes.. a lot of rsp classes that they offer for needed kids..
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 7, 2008

This school doesn't really care about students' education and they don't listen to what your child needs. The staff can be rude sometimes
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2008

I love rancho! I'm currently a student in their freshman advance program and it's great. Rancho wasn't what I expected, students and staff are friendly and fun. I have made many friends here and hope to continue walking the campus everyday!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 31, 2008

The teachers are super nice and try to help out as much as possible. The school also, has many fun events plus, the sports teams aren't so bad and it's safe here. People say 'This school don't reach to the community.' Most parents don't care it's not their fault and people can always blame the school what about their kids? There are a few kids here that don't even try to learn or care and it's not right to blame the teachers they try. You can't expect the teacher to force them to learn because, what about the students who try to learn. I think this school has lots of great teachers and students and a few talented skillful kids in the school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 17, 2007

I think Rancho is a okay school. The school isnt the very best but it isnt the worst either.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 26, 2007

i love it here. The teachers are really helpful and i believe it is beginning to become a better school than it has been before.
—Submitted by a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

769

Change from
2011 to 2012

+12

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

6 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

7 / 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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In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school did not meet all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

769

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

+12

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)

6 / 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)

7 / 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 49% in 2012.

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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 66% 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 25% in 2012.

282 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
23%
Algebra II

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

454 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
42%
Earth Science

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

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2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
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English Language Arts

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

485 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
47%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
8%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
29%
Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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

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World History

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

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
78%
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 13% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
7%
Algebra II

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

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
23%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
40%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
28%
Earth Science

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

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
10%
English Language Arts

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

465 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
42%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
8%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

475 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
47%
World History

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

401 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
40%
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.

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5%
Algebra II

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

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
14%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
71%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
9%
Earth Science

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
29%
English Language Arts

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

404 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
43%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
2%

2009

 
 
7%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

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

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
43%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
45%
U.S. History

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

435 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
56%
World History

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

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44%

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2009

 
 
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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

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Geometry

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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Science

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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.

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

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Females32%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asian58%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)23%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability34%
English learner26%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate34%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)35%
Parent education - college graduate26%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state36%

Algebra II

All Students80%
Females81%
Males79%
African Americann/a
Asian84%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability80%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented93%
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Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state71%

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students61%
Females55%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disability16%
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate60%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate67%
Parent education - declined to state58%

Earth Science

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English Language Arts

All Students56%
Females55%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asian69%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disability27%
Students with no reported disability57%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate57%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate64%
Parent education - declined to state52%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students3%
Females8%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
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 state7%

Geometry

All Students47%
Females42%
Males52%
African Americann/a
Asian61%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)40%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability47%
English learner40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented55%
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state42%

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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
Samoann/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

World History

All Students84%
Females77%
Males93%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino67%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability84%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate100%
Parent education - high school graduate88%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)85%
Parent education - college graduate86%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state78%
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 Students6%
Females5%
Males7%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged12%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate8%
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 state5%

Algebra II

All Students26%
Females28%
Males26%
African Americann/a
Asian37%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino13%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)33%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only24%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate32%
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)18%
Parent education - college graduate32%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state35%

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students36%
Females35%
Males38%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino19%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner42%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
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 state30%

Chemistry

All Students47%
Females40%
Males55%
African Americann/a
Asian61%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability47%
English learner21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state49%

Earth Science

All Students21%
Females15%
Males26%
African Americann/a
Asian33%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino17%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Non-economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability23%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state16%

English Language Arts

All Students48%
Females52%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asian72%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disability25%
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate46%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate77%
Parent education - declined to state38%

Geometry

All Students7%
Females8%
Males6%
African Americann/a
Asian12%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)9%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)4%
Parent education - college graduate21%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state7%

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

All Students62%
Females64%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asian74%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with no reported disability61%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented75%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate69%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state50%

Science

All Students52%
Females46%
Males57%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disability24%
Students with no reported disability53%
English learner26%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate44%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate68%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to state41%

World History

All Students43%
Females37%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asian69%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disability15%
Students with no reported disability47%
English learner28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state36%
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 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

Algebra II

All Students7%
Females6%
Males7%
African Americann/a
Asian20%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)5%
Economically disadvantaged5%
Non-economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only4%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%
Parent education - college graduate7%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state7%

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students76%
Females83%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asian74%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only86%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate77%
Parent education - high school graduate74%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate55%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state76%

Chemistry

All Students34%
Females37%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asian54%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino18%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
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 state29%

Earth Science

All Students56%
Females53%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asian69%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
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 state60%

English Language Arts

All Students51%
Females54%
Males48%
African Americann/a
Asian62%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduate49%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)66%
Parent education - college graduate52%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state48%

Geometry

All Students13%
Females0%
Males21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability19%
English learner20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
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 state19%

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

All Students40%
Females39%
Males41%
African Americann/a
Asian53%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino28%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)23%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented81%
Parent education - not a high school graduate46%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state37%

Physics

All Students41%
Females31%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asian38%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability41%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate41%
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 state28%

U.S. History

All Students55%
Females53%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asian70%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disability12%
Students with no reported disability59%
English learner22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state51%

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.

510 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

509 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%
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 Students82%
Females87%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Economic Status Unknown83%
Students with disability39%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner64%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a

Math

All Students85%
Females86%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Economic Status Unknown83%
Students with disability48%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner72%
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
Hispanic or Latino 52% 49%
Asian 27% 8%
White 15% 28%
African American 2% 7%
Filipino 2% 3%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Multiple or No Response 0% 3%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 129%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 267%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 72% 85%
Vietnamese 19% 2%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 2% 1%
Korean 2% 1%
All other non-English languages 1% 1%
Arabic 1% 1%
Samoan 1% 0%
Cantonese 0% 2%
Lao 0% 0%
Pashto 0% 0%
Thai 0% 0%
Tongan 0% 0%
Urdu 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 28N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 11N/A11
Average years teaching 12N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 96%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 1%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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