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El Dorado High School

Public | 9-12 | 2411 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 23, 2013

I love this school! Very safe environment and teachers who really care about you! With only about 1700 kids, it never feels crowded and cramped! GO HAWKS!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 25, 2012

An amazing school with caring, dedicated staff. High quality academics as well as athletics. Our son received the most incredible education there. As a result he is well-prepared for college. Expect your student to work hard and put in time on assignments but it is what gives them the foundation when they graduate. The athletic program also is far beyond most High Schools. Good academic standing is expected to particilate. The coaches, like the teachers have fine expertise and the school produces great athletes not just "jocks" like many high schools.We count it a privilege to have been an El Dorado Golden Hawk.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2012

Great teachers who are involved and amazing administrators. The teachers make themselves available to students before and after school and many teachers will stay long after school, even up past 9 PM for special review sessions. Most teachers will not hesitate to call parents about a student who is failing; that is if the parents do not call first. The principal and vice principals are friendly and regularly talk to any and all students. The extracurricular programs are very strong. Cheer has made the national championships 2 years in a row and won the championship last year. Many sports teams make it to CIF. The Mock Trial team has been first in county for the past few years and the Academic Decathlon team is in the top ten in county. However The school has a few issues. Like any school, there are a few teachers who don't adequately teach their subject. The student faculty ratio is a little high and many classes are over-crowded and the counselors over-booked. Furloughs have become common due to budget cuts in the state that trickle down to district and the school. Overall, this is an excellent school, with only a few drawbacks that exist at most schools.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 23, 2012

Great school ,both my boys went there and they loved it!! And so did i don't regret putting my boys in eldorado at first they were in a private school and it had got too expensive and as a single mom I knew what I had to do to survive and that was public school so I checked out eldo and I loved it the staff is very welcoming with great sports my boys met a lot of new great friends they loved there time at eldorado!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2009

Fantastic in all areas! The administration is right on top of things and enforces the rules yet really care for each student as well. The teachers put in much time and also care a great deal about the students. Our child is having a great first year there thanks to the commitment from all at ELDO.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2008

I am very pleased that my child is going to El Dorado High School. The teachers and staff are great with all situations. My child is very happy and is having great sucess in her schooling.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2008

I'm always so proud to say my children attend El Dorado High. Great academic programs and amazing teachers who take pride in their position. I know my children are in good hands when I drop my children off. I highly recommend any parent to have their child attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2008

I'm proud to say my children go to El Dorado. This School has Teachers who reallly care about our childrens education and I always have felt confident that my child would get the education they need to succeed in life. This truly is one of the best schools in California. The principle is superb.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2007

This school is like a family. All the teachers care, great students who have respect for others. Its hard to find great schools like this. Everyone seems to care and the students get the education they need and help when needed. This school is voted one of the top 50 best schools in California and ranked 500 in the country. Now thats a school to send your children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2006

Excellent Staff. Safe School and environment. Teachers care at this school. If you want to learn, it is available for you. Best High School in the district. Parent and teachers care!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2006

An awesome school... wonderful teachers who put all of there time into student outcomes.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 25, 2006

Great school..teachers are wonderful!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 2, 2005

Theatre & music departments are excellent. School campus is exceptionally clean & well kept. Administration/staff is very involved & readily available to parents. Friendly office staff w/ good relationships w/ students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2005

This is a great school with a lot of interaction from the teachers
—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.

This school's
API score

836

Change from
2011 to 2012

+6

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

7 / 10


API Growth scores over time

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The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met the state goal of 800.

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This school's
API score

836

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

+6

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

9 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

7 / 10

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

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

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
57%
Algebra II

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

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
95%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%
Earth Science

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

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
38%
English Language Arts

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

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
71%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
33%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%
Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
World History

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
30%
Algebra II

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

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
73%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

200 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
45%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
72%
Earth Science

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
21%
English Language Arts

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

467 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
61%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
40%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

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

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

471 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
64%
World History

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

468 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
17%
Algebra II

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

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
29%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
36%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
42%
Earth Science

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

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
52%
English Language Arts

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

417 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
58%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
31%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

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

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
70%
U.S. History

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

422 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%
World History

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
0%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students53%
Females50%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability52%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate58%
Parent education - declined to state58%

Algebra II

All Students94%
Females100%
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability94%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only94%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students83%
Females81%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disability33%
Students with no reported disability86%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate90%
Parent education - declined to state83%

Earth Science

All Students51%
Females40%
Males58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disability64%
Students with no reported disability49%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate58%
Parent education - declined to state43%

English Language Arts

All Students76%
Females79%
Males72%
African American85%
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disability55%
Students with no reported disability77%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate38%
Parent education - high school graduate73%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate87%
Parent education - declined to state68%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students40%
Females39%
Males42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability51%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate39%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate40%
Parent education - declined to state41%

Geometry

All Students80%
Females75%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability80%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate86%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate91%
Parent education - declined to state77%

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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

World History

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

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students40%
Females37%
Males42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disability10%
Students with no reported disability44%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate50%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate37%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate35%
Parent education - declined to state50%

Algebra II

All Students67%
Females68%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asian59%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability68%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented74%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)89%
Parent education - college graduate62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate62%
Parent education - declined to state63%

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students54%
Females57%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disability28%
Students with no reported disability56%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate40%
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate59%
Parent education - declined to state52%

Chemistry

All Students77%
Females72%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability78%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)74%
Parent education - college graduate77%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate77%
Parent education - declined to state78%

Earth Science

All Students42%
Females32%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability43%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students70%
Females75%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability46%
Students with no reported disability72%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate63%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state65%

Geometry

All Students59%
Females63%
Males55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability60%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate56%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

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

All Students95%
Femalesn/a
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability94%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students70%
Females72%
Males68%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability50%
Students with no reported disability72%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to state63%

World History

All Students67%
Females65%
Males68%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disability49%
Students with no reported disability68%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to state68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students27%
Females25%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
White (not Hispanic)22%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability35%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only28%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate33%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Algebra II

All Students45%
Females44%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asian45%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability45%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)34%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate31%
Parent education - declined to state38%

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students65%
Females73%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability76%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate80%
Parent education - declined to state48%

Chemistry

All Students62%
Females47%
Males73%
African Americann/a
Asian81%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability62%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate68%
Parent education - declined to state64%

Earth Science

All Students34%
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability38%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students66%
Females70%
Males62%
African Americann/a
Asian76%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to state51%

Geometry

All Students29%
Females35%
Males22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)35%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability30%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)18%
Parent education - college graduate40%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state25%

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

All Students78%
Females74%
Males80%
African Americann/a
Asian81%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability77%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)80%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate72%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Physics

All Students73%
Females68%
Males78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability73%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented82%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

U.S. History

All Students71%
Females69%
Males73%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability77%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)77%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%
Parent education - declined to state55%

World History

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

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

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

495 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

491 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Females95%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asian98%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Economic Status Unknown80%
Students with disability54%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner22%
Language Fluency Unknown61%
Migrant educationn/a

Math

All Students91%
Females93%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Economic Status Unknown80%
Students with disability63%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner44%
Language Fluency Unknown61%
Migrant educationn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 28%
Hispanic or Latino 20% 49%
Asian 9% 8%
African American 2% 7%
Filipino 1% 3%
Multiple or No Response 1% 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 14%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 214%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 77% 85%
Korean 10% 1%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 4% 1%
Arabic 2% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 2% 1%
Armenian 1% 1%
Farsi (Persian) 1% 0%
Japanese 1% 0%
Vietnamese 1% 2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 30N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 16N/A11
Average years teaching 17N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 98%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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