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It is a really bad area and school is really dead looking,teachers dont teach but watch movies and text,and staff are abbusive not recomended. please parents just dont
—Submitted by a parent
Compared to North Torrance High school, Dorsey cares more about my son. My son coaches make sure his classes are fit for him, and the teachers are available to the parents. The teachers show concern about my son and that he is prepared for college. Thank you Dorsey Staff. Brenda Brown
—Submitted by a parent
a really good school, the teachers really care for students and its feels like one big family
—Submitted by a student
Susan Miller Dorsey High School is a very beautiful campus with a history of distinguished alumni. Call on the alums to remind the present student body of the proud traditions, high priority of academics, showcase of the arts and champions developed through athletics.dj
The school has dedicated teachers and staff members that help students through the college transition.
—Submitted by a student
I am in leadership at Dorsey high school and the students are committed, the teachers are fabulous and the campus is beautiful. It's under renovation to be finished in 2010. Dorsey family is a great one to be a part of. Dorsey Pride!
—Submitted by a student
I have found out that it is up to the parents, and the student, not the school. any school can be a learning environment, and any child at Dorsey can go to college, if they apply themselves and meet the requirements. parents have to be more proactive in their childen's educational pursuits. I am a mom of 3 college grads, who went to school in the inner city of los angeles, and I have a child there at dorsey, who has shown marked improvements, beause, he turned his situation around himself!
—Submitted by a parent
It's not a healthy environment for our kids. The staff members look unhappy, as a parent I don t recommend this school at all but we don t have choices in our communities .
—Submitted by a parent
I had been reluctant to send my son to Dorsey in 2003(9th grade)& waited until spring 2005 because like a lot of parents, I was concerned with the gang activity in the area and the ignorant attitude that my son wouldn't receive a quality education'in the hood'. Not only did I sell my son's intelligence short but also the excellent,caring teachers and supporting staff that give back.'A true learner will & can learn anywhere where knowledge exists. An educator will educate wherever & whenever they can' My son has thrived @ Dorsey! As an involved parent I visit the campus often and always feel welcomed.I have met some of the most genuine,intellegent and caring people(Staff) @ a school.I owe both the staff as well as my child an apology, for ever doubting the excellence our people have and do offer.
—Submitted by Socorro Stephens, a parent
My son is a 9th grader at Dorsey High, I was very hesitate to put in Dorsey, because of the area. My experience so far as been wonderful. The 9th grade office works really hard to help the kids. I wanted to meet with his teachers, and it took 4 days to set it up and have all of his teachers their at one time. He has great teachers and they really work hard to help the kids succeed. Since September I have seen great parent involvement. I am hoping that he eventually graduates from Dorsey. So far kudos for Susan Miller High.
—Submitted by a parent
Dorsey high school is terrific. I am very happy here and I will support dorsey all the way.
—Submitted by charlotte arnold., a student
I would say that Dorsey is a good school for athletics and certain academic programs at the school are goo...but in general the faculty tend to act superior and treat the students like trash, and just try to hold back their success in general.
—Submitted by a former student
Dorsey High School is a great place. Althought the area is known for crime, the school provides a safe, diverse, and nurturing environment for its students. As a graduate, I would like to thank the faculty and staff for everything.
—Submitted by a former student
The school choir is great. The TruDonion Choir can sing songs by Handel and can perform songs by Ray Charles. The directors Ms. Marilyn Payne and Mr. R. Hines are doing a magnificent job. And the students are well-mannered. I am proud of the choir at Dorsey. They also just won a choral festival in Utah. Some people say that there is nothing good going on in the hood but the choir at Dorsey is something good. The youth are not only taught how to sing songs, but they are also taught music theory, composition, history and how to convey their own ideas in music. I am glad that I had a chance to experience the Dorsey TruDonion Choir.
—Submitted by a staff
The school has too many students per teacher ratio, also the physical plant is old and in need of updating, the secutiy at the location should also be increased.
—Submitted by a former student
I have two children at Dorsey and I've been disappointed through the years. Parent involvement is so low that your lucky to get five to six parents out at a meeting at a school that is over crowed.
—Submitted by 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 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.
216 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.
41 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 60% in 2012.
281 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 39% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2012.
290 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.
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The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.
29 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.
11 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.
31 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 42% in 2012.
37 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 43% in 2012.
134 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 35% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.
346 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.
265 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 75% in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.
328 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 46% in 2012.
345 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.
13 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 15% in 2012.
161 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 53% in 2012.
32 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.
174 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 38% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
293 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.
50 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.
56 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.
18 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.
307 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 18% in 2012.
33 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
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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
| All Students | 6% |
| Females | 7% |
| Males | 5% |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 6% |
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| Economically disadvantaged | 6% |
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| Students with disability | 5% |
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| English learner | 5% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 6% |
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| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 4% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 10% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 7% |
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| Parent education - declined to state | 6% |
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| Males | 5% |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4% |
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| Economically disadvantaged | 3% |
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| Students with no reported disability | 3% |
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| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 4% |
| All Students | 22% |
| Females | 22% |
| Males | 22% |
| African American | 24% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% |
| 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 | 21% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 25% |
| Students with disability | 6% |
| Students with no reported disability | 25% |
| English learner | 2% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 25% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 20% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 18% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 27% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 22% |
| 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 |
| Native Hawaiian | 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 | 28% |
| Females | 31% |
| Males | 24% |
| African American | 29% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 25% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 33% |
| Students with disability | 7% |
| Students with no reported disability | 30% |
| English learner | 4% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 33% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 34% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 27% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 25% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 26% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 10% |
| Females | 15% |
| Males | 6% |
| African American | 6% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 6% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 15% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 11% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 11% |
| 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 | 10% |
| 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 | 0% |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 3% |
| Females | 7% |
| Males | 0% |
| African American | 0% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 0% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 8% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 4% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 4% |
| 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 | 5% |
| All Students | 27% |
| Females | 29% |
| Males | 25% |
| African American | 22% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 32% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 27% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 29% |
| 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 | 32% |
| All Students | 20% |
| Females | 22% |
| Males | 19% |
| African American | 22% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% |
| 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 | 21% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 19% |
| Students with disability | 7% |
| Students with no reported disability | 24% |
| English learner | 0% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 26% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 15% |
| 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 | 20% |
| All Students | 13% |
| Females | 17% |
| Males | 10% |
| African American | 10% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 16% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 6% |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 15% |
| English learner | 0% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 16% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 53% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 27% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 5% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 6% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 13% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 25% |
| Females | 29% |
| Males | 21% |
| African American | 26% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24% |
| 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 | 26% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 20% |
| Students with disability | 3% |
| Students with no reported disability | 27% |
| English learner | 3% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 30% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 78% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 33% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 17% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 21% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 25% |
| All Students | 5% |
| Females | 6% |
| Males | 4% |
| African American | 3% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 6% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 2% |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 6% |
| English learner | 2% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 6% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 16% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 10% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 4% |
| 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 | 23% |
| Females | 23% |
| Males | 23% |
| African American | 22% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24% |
| 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 | 25% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 19% |
| Students with disability | 3% |
| Students with no reported disability | 25% |
| English learner | 2% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 28% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 72% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 34% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 13% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 35% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 23% |
| All Students | 16% |
| Females | 15% |
| Males | 19% |
| African American | 14% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% |
| 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 | 18% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 13% |
| Students with disability | 2% |
| Students with no reported disability | 20% |
| English learner | 5% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 20% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 61% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 22% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 9% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 22% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 18% |
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 | 15% |
| 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 | 15% |
| 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 | 9% |
| Females | 7% |
| Males | 10% |
| African American | 10% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 9% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 8% |
| Students with disability | 4% |
| Students with no reported disability | 10% |
| English learner | 5% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 9% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 9% |
| 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 | 9% |
| All Students | 32% |
| Females | 24% |
| Males | 40% |
| African American | 38% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 39% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 31% |
| 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 | 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 | 21% |
| All Students | 16% |
| Females | 16% |
| Males | 16% |
| African American | 13% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 16% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 16% |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 18% |
| English learner | 9% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 18% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 20% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 12% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 27% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 15% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 26% |
| Females | 24% |
| Males | 27% |
| African American | 28% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23% |
| 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 | 25% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 27% |
| Students with disability | 5% |
| Students with no reported disability | 27% |
| English learner | 12% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 29% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 82% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 14% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 24% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 19% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 45% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 28% |
| All Students | 4% |
| Females | 0% |
| Males | 10% |
| African American | 8% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 5% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 0% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 4% |
| English learner | 0% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 6% |
| 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 | 6% |
| All Students | 16% |
| Females | 16% |
| Males | 16% |
| African American | 11% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 20% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 6% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 17% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 18% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 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 | 19% |
| All Students | 11% |
| Females | 8% |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | 14% |
| 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 | 8% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 13% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 12% |
| 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 | 17% |
| All Students | 26% |
| Females | 18% |
| Males | 35% |
| African American | 30% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% |
| 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 | 26% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 29% |
| Students with disability | 8% |
| Students with no reported disability | 29% |
| English learner | 4% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 31% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 64% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 21% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 18% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 33% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 36% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 29% |
| All Students | 8% |
| Females | 0% |
| Males | 11% |
| African American | 7% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 5% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 4% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 10% |
| 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 | 0% |
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.
360 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.
360 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 | 61% |
| Females | 70% |
| Males | 53% |
| African American | 63% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Declined to state | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 61% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 63% |
| Economic Status Unknown | 57% |
| Students with disability | 21% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | 24% |
| Language Fluency Unknown | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| All Students | 64% |
| Females | 69% |
| Males | 61% |
| African American | 61% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Declined to state | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 63% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 59% |
| Economic Status Unknown | 72% |
| Students with disability | 16% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | 45% |
| 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
GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| Black | 55% | 7% | ||
| Hispanic | 44% | 51% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 1% | ||
| Asian | 0% | 11% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| Two or more races | 0% | 3% | ||
| White | 0% | 27% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 1 | 73% | N/A | 54% |
| English language learners 2 | 17% | N/A | 24% |
| Language | This school | State average | ||
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| Spanish | 96% | 85% | ||
| All other non-English languages | 3% | 1% | ||
| French | 1% | 0% |
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| Average years teaching in district | 9 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 10 | N/A | 13 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Full credential | 95% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 0% | N/A | 2% |
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