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I love Poly, my father, and sister went there as well. It is one of the more successful schools (certainly one of the biggest) in the nation. The size of the school and it's location in the inner city could certainly be a concern or mitigating factor. If my children went to Poly, it would certainly be as a participant in one of the magnet programs, e.g. PACE or CIC. If you want your kid to grow up with a diversity of ideas, awesome sports program and national class magnet curriculum- don't be afraid, check it out.
this school is terrific good job lbusd im proud of this school even though it has a reputation
Poly in a huge inner city school. Racially diverse, although lacking caucasians. Ultra advanced PACE program est. in 1975 to encourage caucasian participation in the school and raise school test scores, only top 10% of the school district is even elegible and must competitively apply. Overall excellent sports programs, though facillities aging and inadequate. Students cannot utilize book lockers @ school because of administrations concern over weapons and drugs. Most restrooms locked and no restroom ussage for weekend & summer sports pracices (see reason for no book lockers) which creates akward situations to say the least. Over 30 AP offerings, many foreign languages offered, two years of calculus offered, Exceptional music programs. Lacks adequate parking. School always locked down w/ steel bars, I.D. required...similar to minimum security prison. School spirit is exceptional. School is over 100 years old. School colors Gold & Green. School sports programs funded by parents, private donations w/ small coaching stipeds paid by school only. Approx. 5000 students (largest high school in southern section of C.I.F.). Mascot : Jackrabbit.
—Submitted by a parent
Poly High School was a good school to attend. I was very happy with the teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a student
My son goes there and the school is very large. They could use the money.
—Submitted by a parent
Large, urban and both racially and socio-economically diverse, Poly is a success story for public education. The teachers and students have incredible pride -- everyone here seems determined to prove that this kind of public school can not only work, but can actually be fun. It's a daily adventure my child will miss when she graduates this year.
—Submitted by a parent
The atmosphere and vibe of the school is very good and welcoming. Our teachers are very helpful and always try to keep us up and focused in life and school work.
—Submitted by a student
Just can't hide that Poly Pride. As a former jackrabbit, I am proud that our children are going to Long Beach Poly. Truly . . .The Home of Scholars and Champions!
—Submitted by a parent
This school is very awesome even though i only went there for about only a semester ]: due to moving . i would say this hs is the most excellent one in the whole district . Go Jacks .
—Submitted by a student
As the father of a third generation alumnus who graduated last year, I could not have wished for a better school for my son to attend. The educational experience offered is without equal. Although people often speak of the schools athletic prowess, its music and academic programs are incredible, it is clearly one of the best high schools in this country. The school is unique, more than 100 languages are spoken in the homes of the students, but the school offers a cohesive experience for its students and alumni. It has been this way since my father and uncle attended in the 1920's, as well as when my brother and I attended in the 1960's. Friendships made at Poly will last a lifetime.
—Submitted by a parent
As of right now, I am a student at Poly High School, and I really enjoy it. I am in the PACE program and it is very demanding, but that shouldn't idscourage anyone from going. There are many clubs and extracurricular activities to be a part of. My teachers have been great so far, and I am sure they will be next year too. It is a huge school with plentiful diversity, which I think is a great atmosphere. All in all, it is a grea school for learning and fun.
—Submitted by a student
I recently graduated from Poly's PACE Program and glad to say that Poly is a Great school! Was nominated as the top high school sport's program. Home of the Scholars and Champions! Go Jackrabbits!
—Submitted by a student
I attended several High Schools in my high School days (4). Though I only went to Poly for a short while, I can say it completely dominates. I would even venture to say it is the best school I ever attended all together.
—Submitted by a former student
My daughter is a freshman @ Poly this year in the PACE program. Despite the fact that there are over 4400 students on campus, her transition coming from a much smaller academy-type middle school(Newcomb)couldn't have been more seamless.I have been on campus several times & have felt a pride and sense of legacy there that I have never felt on any other high school campus - including my alumnus-St.Joseph HS. I can only speak of the PACE program, but the teachers/staff are deeply involved with and dedicated to our childrens' education. They truly embody the adage,'No child left behind'. In addition to an education on par(or better than)most private schools,Poly also provides electives and extracurricular activities in a public school environment that most other schools do not offer... classes to learn how to play musical instruments,how to dance...and a top echelon sports program for both boys and girls. Go Jackrabbits!
—Submitted by a parent
There CIC & PACE program has help students in preparing for college courses.Also, the booster club and parents are strongly involved with different activities. Poly has been great over 20 year that I have known them to be. All administrative and staff members in different departments has held a positive learning atmosphere for our children. Giving them more opportunities to pursue their education and dreams.Despite of how difficult some students may be. I am truly grateful for your concern and support as a whole. Thank you!
—Submitted by a parent
This is a good school if you are involved in extracurricular activities. Also if you want to take the more difficult courses try to get in Pace or CIC.
—Submitted by a former student
This is an outstanding magnet school with great college prep programs, as well as extracurricular activities, most notably sports and music. Parent involvement is fairly strong, but consists of more middle-class parents than is indicative of the makeup of the school. Safety has been an issue in the past, but it has improved greatly in the past decade and fights are rare on campus. Overall, a great school and 'family' to be involved with as long, as you're not afraid of getting lost in the crowd!
—Submitted by a former student
This school has good programs for students interested in the arts and has a good sports program as well. They have a dance program. They also have several programs for Honor students.
—Submitted by a parent
It's a bit overcrowded but I overall like it. It's very diverse and I have many many friendships that have taught me a lot about people different than me.
—Submitted by a student
Yes, I appreciate having this comment page for parents and students to respond with their feedback. I honestly believe Poly is a good school and I am very proud and happy that my daughter is a part of this school system. Since my profession is education I know the extreme importance of attending a quality school that will benefit our children and get them prepared and ready for the future and Poly certainly has this influence. Thanks to Long Beach Poly for your dedication and commitment to our students and an even greater thanks to all the Teachers and Counselors who put up with our the students day in a day out, I know your job isn't easy, but you are there because you care about the welfare and future of our children.
—Submitted by Ms. Duckett, a parent
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The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.
The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 86% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 49% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
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The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.
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The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 25% in 2012.
451 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.
11 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 60% in 2012.
31 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 39% in 2012.
649 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2012.
1182 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2012.
116 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.
616 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 50% in 2012.
79 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 13% in 2012.
232 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 42% in 2012.
459 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 43% in 2012.
812 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.
15 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 35% in 2012.
184 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.
1074 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.
339 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 75% in 2012.
12 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.
1066 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 46% in 2012.
1078 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 10% in 2012.
112 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 15% in 2012.
235 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 53% in 2012.
328 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.
574 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 38% in 2012.
90 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
1154 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.
202 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 49% in 2012.
427 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.
25 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.
1141 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 18% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
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
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
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
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
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
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| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| 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 |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 14% |
| Females | 13% |
| Males | 14% |
| African American | 12% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Filipino | 37% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 35% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 12% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 18% |
| Students with disability | 3% |
| Students with no reported disability | 14% |
| English learner | 5% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 16% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 9% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 11% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 12% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 18% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 20% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 15% |
| All Students | 91% |
| 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 | 91% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 24% |
| Females | 7% |
| Males | 40% |
| African American | 17% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 16% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 24% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 30% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 60% |
| Females | 59% |
| Males | 61% |
| African American | 44% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Filipino | 72% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 33% |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 77% |
| Students with disability | 38% |
| Students with no reported disability | 61% |
| English learner | 13% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 66% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 45% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 48% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 59% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 70% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 87% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 42% |
| All Students | 57% |
| Females | 60% |
| Males | 53% |
| African American | 47% |
| Asian | 64% |
| Filipino | 82% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 35% |
| Samoan | 29% |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 92% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Students with disability | 17% |
| Students with no reported disability | 59% |
| English learner | 9% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 66% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 45% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 47% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 57% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 69% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 91% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 42% |
| All Students | 2% |
| Females | 0% |
| Males | 3% |
| African American | 0% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 2% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 0% |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 3% |
| English learner | 0% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 3% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 4% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 0% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 8% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 0% |
| All Students | 42% |
| Females | 40% |
| Males | 44% |
| African American | 31% |
| Asian | 43% |
| Filipino | 53% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 38% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 74% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 29% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 56% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 42% |
| English learner | 16% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 43% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 22% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 36% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 36% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 49% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 74% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 25% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 31% |
| Females | 17% |
| Males | 50% |
| African American | 37% |
| Asian | 45% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 27% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 38% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 28% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 32% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 25% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 26% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 25% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 8% |
| Females | 10% |
| Males | 7% |
| African American | 6% |
| Asian | 18% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 7% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 12% |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 9% |
| English learner | 8% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 8% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 7% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 11% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 5% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 9% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 6% |
| All Students | 58% |
| Females | 59% |
| Males | 58% |
| African American | 34% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Filipino | 68% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 36% |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 85% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 43% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 70% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 58% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 58% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 44% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 35% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 41% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 65% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 87% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 39% |
| All Students | 56% |
| Females | 59% |
| Males | 52% |
| African American | 36% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Filipino | 80% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 23% |
| Samoan | 25% |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 89% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 43% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 69% |
| Students with disability | 22% |
| Students with no reported disability | 57% |
| English learner | 9% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 59% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 45% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 70% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 90% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 35% |
| All Students | 54% |
| 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 |
| Other 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 | 53% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 53% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 12% |
| Females | 5% |
| Males | 17% |
| African American | 7% |
| Asian | 14% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 14% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 9% |
| Students with disability | 6% |
| Students with no reported disability | 13% |
| English learner | 7% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 15% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 15% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 10% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 6% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 22% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 10% |
| All Students | 50% |
| Females | 57% |
| Males | 43% |
| African American | 32% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Filipino | 82% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 50% |
| Samoan | 50% |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 89% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 37% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Students with disability | 7% |
| Students with no reported disability | 53% |
| English learner | 5% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 57% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 34% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 41% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 47% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 64% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 26% |
| All Students | 9% |
| Females | 6% |
| Males | 12% |
| African American | 7% |
| Asian | 7% |
| Filipino | 20% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 45% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 6% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 13% |
| Students with disability | 4% |
| Students with no reported disability | 9% |
| English learner | 3% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 10% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 8% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 5% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 9% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 11% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 33% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 5% |
| All Students | 75% |
| 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 | 75% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 75% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 49% |
| Females | 52% |
| Males | 44% |
| African American | 31% |
| Asian | 59% |
| Filipino | 80% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 22% |
| Samoan | 20% |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 86% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 37% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Students with disability | 8% |
| Students with no reported disability | 52% |
| English learner | 6% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 55% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 34% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 33% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 41% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 65% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 30% |
| All Students | 40% |
| Females | 40% |
| Males | 40% |
| African American | 23% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Filipino | 70% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 26% |
| Samoan | 20% |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 74% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 29% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 55% |
| Students with disability | 6% |
| Students with no reported disability | 43% |
| English learner | 4% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 46% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 23% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 29% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 34% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 52% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 80% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 25% |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 6% |
| Females | 0% |
| Males | 10% |
| African American | 0% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 6% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 8% |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 8% |
| English learner | 9% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 5% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 17% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 4% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 8% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 7% |
| All Students | 10% |
| Females | 8% |
| Males | 11% |
| African American | 3% |
| Asian | 17% |
| Filipino | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 21% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 10% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 9% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 9% |
| English learner | 0% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 10% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 14% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 7% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 20% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 4% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 13% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 5% |
| All Students | 27% |
| Females | 27% |
| Males | 26% |
| African American | 18% |
| Asian | 34% |
| Filipino | 39% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 25% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 73% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 18% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 44% |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 29% |
| English learner | 4% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 31% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 14% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 12% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 29% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 78% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 17% |
| All Students | 46% |
| Females | 45% |
| Males | 47% |
| African American | 30% |
| Asian | 47% |
| Filipino | 50% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 75% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 34% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 55% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 46% |
| English learner | 7% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 47% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 27% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 40% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 47% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 74% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 35% |
| All Students | 14% |
| Females | 8% |
| Males | 19% |
| African American | 6% |
| Asian | 9% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 13% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 27% |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 25% |
| English learner | 10% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 17% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 12% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 25% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 38% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 18% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 0% |
| All Students | 48% |
| Females | 51% |
| Males | 45% |
| African American | 34% |
| Asian | 52% |
| Filipino | 74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 27% |
| Samoan | 26% |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 90% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Students with disability | 8% |
| Students with no reported disability | 52% |
| English learner | 1% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 55% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 35% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 35% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 51% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 58% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 85% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 31% |
| All Students | 1% |
| Females | 0% |
| Males | 3% |
| African American | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Filipino | 9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 1% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 3% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 1% |
| English learner | 3% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 1% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 0% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 4% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 2% |
| All Students | 53% |
| Females | 54% |
| Males | 52% |
| African American | 37% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Filipino | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 75% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 39% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 62% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 53% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 53% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 25% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 46% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 57% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 70% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 47% |
| All Students | 64% |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | 67% |
| 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 | 69% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 64% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 67% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 47% |
| Females | 48% |
| Males | 47% |
| African American | 34% |
| Asian | 53% |
| Filipino | 63% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 33% |
| Samoan | 32% |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 86% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 34% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 66% |
| Students with disability | 12% |
| Students with no reported disability | 50% |
| English learner | 2% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 53% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 35% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 48% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 58% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 84% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 28% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 83% in 2012.
1084 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.
1075 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 80% |
| Females | 85% |
| Males | 75% |
| African American | 76% |
| Asian | 83% |
| Filipino | 92% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 69% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 96% |
| Declined to state | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Economic Status Unknown | 67% |
| Students with disability | 26% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | 35% |
| Language Fluency Unknown | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| All Students | 83% |
| Females | 85% |
| Males | 80% |
| African American | 72% |
| Asian | 90% |
| Filipino | 96% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | 85% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 97% |
| Declined to state | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 77% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Economic Status Unknown | 79% |
| Students with disability | 35% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | 56% |
| Language Fluency Unknown | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African American | 28% | 7% | ||
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 49% | ||
| Asian | 24% | 8% | ||
| White | 12% | 28% | ||
| Filipino | 6% | 3% | ||
| Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| Multiple or No Response | 1% | 3% | ||
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% | 1% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English language learners 1 | 11% | N/A | 24% |
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2 | 60% | N/A | 52% |
| Language | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | 65% | 85% | ||
| Khmer (Cambodian) | 25% | 0% | ||
| Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) | 3% | 1% | ||
| All other non-English languages | 1% | 1% | ||
| Hmong | 1% | 1% | ||
| Lao | 1% | 0% | ||
| Samoan | 1% | 0% | ||
| Thai | 1% | 0% | ||
| Vietnamese | 1% | 2% | ||
| Cantonese | 0% | 2% | ||
| Russian | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average years teaching in district | 13 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 15 | N/A | 13 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full credential | 96% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 0% | N/A | 2% |
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