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Hawthorne's Da Vinci Science School is a charter school serving 263 students in grades 9-12.

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This is my third year at Da Vinci Science, and with each year that passes by,...
I got to this school, the teachers are awesome and they are there when ever...
This is my son's second year at Da Vinci and he loves it! This school really...
A great school with amazing staff.. our kids are getting a private school...

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55% of students at this school are Two or more races.

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Posted December 31, 2011

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This is my third year at Da Vinci Science, and with each year that passes by, the school gets a lot better. Our principal works extremely hard to accommodate our needs as students, especially when it comes to him looking for colleges that are willing to partner with us that would be able to offer us more challenging courses outside of Da Vinci. The teaching staff is made up of a group of outstanding teachers that not only care about our academic success, but us as individuals as well. As our school is very small, it gives both the students and teachers the opportunity to get to know each other very well, which in my opinion creates a more comfortable learning environment. When it comes to academics in Da Vinci, they teach in a way that you would not see in most high schools, as they challenge us to think critically and to understand the content on a very deep level. They want us to learn the content for what it's worth, not just for the grade. I believe that this method of teaching has made all of us much better thinkers and problem solvers, and the teachers have accomplished their goal of giving us the skills that we need to do well in not only college, but life after that.

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I got to this school, the teachers are awesome and they are there when ever they can to help the students
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Posted September 15, 2010

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This is my son's second year at Da Vinci and he loves it! This school really promotes professionalism and is a safe enviroment for students to learn. Teachers at Da Vinci are truly the best. They really care about the students and their performance. Their academic programs are challenging and competitive. Great endeavors awaits Da Vinci students!
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A great school with amazing staff.. our kids are getting a private school education and college classes but there is no tuition....a truly great place for your kids to graduate. I have 2 kids theres, one in 10th and one in 9th grades. They love it, and have done great! Thank you Da Vinci staff!
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API score

770

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2011 to 2012

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API Statewide Rank
(2010)

8 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2010)

10 / 10

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770

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8 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2010)

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API Similar Schools Rank (2010)

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Algebra I

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

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Algebra II

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

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Biology/Life Sciences

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

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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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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.

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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.

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Algebra II

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

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Biology/Life Sciences

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

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Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

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

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

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Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

World History

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

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About 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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Algebra II

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

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12%
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Biology/Life Sciences

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

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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88%
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Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

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26%
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Earth Science

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

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English Language Arts

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

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

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

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

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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20%
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Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

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U.S. History

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

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

World History

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

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Algebra II

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Earth Science

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

English Language Arts

All Students	78%
Females	75%
Males	82%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	72%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	86%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	79%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	82%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	62%
Parent education - high school graduate	73%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	88%
Parent education - college graduate	71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	100%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Geometry

All Students	29%
Females	27%
Males	31%
African American	35%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	39%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	29%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	31%
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	8%
Parent education - high school graduate	16%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	31%
Parent education - college graduate	37%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	44%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

World History

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About 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 Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Algebra II

All Students	18%
Females	25%
Males	15%
African American	8%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	11%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Non-economically disadvantaged	26%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	19%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	19%
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	21%
Parent education - high school graduate	5%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	11%
Parent education - college graduate	23%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	44%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Chemistry

All Students	17%
Females	22%
Males	13%
African American	0%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	11%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Non-economically disadvantaged	21%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	17%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	18%
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	11%
Parent education - high school graduate	20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	17%
Parent education - college graduate	18%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	22%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Earth Science

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

English Language Arts

All Students	69%
Females	82%
Males	59%
African American	53%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	70%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	72%
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	53%
Parent education - high school graduate	60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	78%
Parent education - college graduate	61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	83%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Geometry

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

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

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Science

All Students	33%
Females	34%
Males	32%
African American	13%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	26%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Non-economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	33%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	33%
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	5%
Parent education - high school graduate	30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	34%
Parent education - college graduate	36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	61%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

World History

All Students	55%
Females	53%
Males	55%
African American	33%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	56%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	55%
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	37%
Parent education - high school graduate	40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	58%
Parent education - college graduate	57%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	78%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Algebra II

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students	88%
Females	94%
Males	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	87%
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	91%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	89%
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	83%
Parent education - high school graduate	86%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	86%
Parent education - college graduate	91%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	94%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Chemistry

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Earth Science

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

English Language Arts

All Students	69%
Females	65%
Males	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	66%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	71%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	70%
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	67%
Parent education - high school graduate	68%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	67%
Parent education - college graduate	74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	67%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Geometry

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

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

All Students	20%
Females	14%
Males	25%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	14%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Non-economically disadvantaged	28%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	21%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	21%
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	8%
Parent education - high school graduate	20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	15%
Parent education - college graduate	23%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	41%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Physics

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

U.S. History

All Students	63%
Females	55%
Males	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	64%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	63%
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	53%
Parent education - high school graduate	48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	65%
Parent education - college graduate	63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	78%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

World History

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

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

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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 Students	96%
Females	98%
Males	95%
African American	89%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Declined to state	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Economic Status Unknown	95%
Students with disability	n/a
Tested with modifications	n/a
English learner	n/a
Language Fluency Unknown	96%

Math

All Students	96%
Females	98%
Males	95%
African American	89%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Declined to state	100%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Economic Status Unknown	96%
Students with disability	n/a
Tested with modifications	n/a
English learner	n/a
Language Fluency Unknown	96%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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By grade

Grade 2
 
6
Grade 6
 
6
Grade 7
 
5
Grade 8
 
5
Grade 9
 
6
Grade 10
 
5
Grade 11
 
8
All students
 
6

By gender

Female
 
6
Male
 
6
All students
 
6

By ethnicity

African American
 
4
Hispanic or Latino
 
6
White (not Hispanic)
 
7
All students
 
6

By other groups

Economically disadvantaged
 
6
Non-economically disadvantaged
 
6
Students with no reported disability
 
6
Fluent-English proficient and English only
 
6
Parent education - not a high school graduate
 
5
Parent education - high school graduate
 
5
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)
 
6
Parent education - college graduate
 
7
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate
 
7
All students
 
6

Students
Teachers

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
Two or more races	55%	3%
Hispanic	44%	51%
Asian	1%	11%
Black	1%	7%
American Indian/Alaska Native	0%	1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander	0%	1%
White	0%	27%

Source: NCES, 2010-2011

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Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology/Life Sciences

Earth Science

English Language Arts

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

Geometry

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

World History

About the tests

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology/Life Sciences

Chemistry

Earth Science

English Language Arts

Geometry

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

Science

World History

About the tests

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology/Life Sciences

Chemistry

Earth Science

English Language Arts

Geometry

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

Physics

U.S. History

World History

About the tests

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology/Life Sciences

Earth Science

English Language Arts

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

Geometry

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

World History

About the tests

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology/Life Sciences

Chemistry

Earth Science

English Language Arts

Geometry

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

Science

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