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Summit Preparatory Charter High School

Charter | 9-12 | 410 students

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Posted May 4, 2012

Compared to other school's AP classes, the classes here are not as rigorous because the goal is that all students take AP in junior and senior year. They have to teach to the lowest commonest denominator. Those transferring to district schools find themselves behind. Some teachers are excellent, others not so...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2012

I have now had the good fortune of graduating two of my children from Summit and have been part of this community for eight years. The commitment of the extraordinarily high quality faculty to the students ins unparalleled. Summit does not track its students into different levels of classes, instead offering every student the opportunity and challenge of taking AP classes. Summit delivers what it promises. After four years in this highly diverse student body, my daughter says, "We are One", and means it. The sports programs have greatly improved during the nine years the school has been in existence and my kids have enjoyed volleyball, tennis and basketball, plus the opportunity to use the Riekes Center. During the Intersessions, my kids have traveled the world, done musical theatre, film making, SAT prep, volunteered at nonprofits, created a website, seen brain surgery and much more. I just wish more kids had an opportunity to get a Summit education and luckily, Summit is building more schools every year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

It excels in quality not quantity! The teachers really care about the students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

I love Summit Prep Charter HS because the faculty and staff are 100% committed to delivering a quality education to my child!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2008

I am student from Summit's first graduating class. I have been there for four years-since the school's first year of operation (2003) and I graduated in 2007. This school is unlike any school I have seen, with younger teachers that are excited about the curriculum. I would not have pushed myself as hard as I did if it weren't for the faculty at Summit which comes to know each student very personally and no one is left to fall through the cracks. Summit is what it claims to be- a college preparatory high school, and all the students are prepared to go to college upon graduation. The experience I had with teachers at the school was phenomenal and teachers become very close to the students. The intercessions are great way to take electives. I recommend visiting the school and seeing it all for yourself if you are a prospective student/parent.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 22, 2008

Summit has been an awesome school and a perfict fit for my son. The teaching quality, class size and differentiated learning, are far superior to any thing we have experienced in the public relam of Menlo park or the private area . We have had his sibligs at local private high schools in Palo Alto and Atherton. The teachers closely track, monitor and mentor each student for their 4 years. The areavailable and willing to help each student succeed to their potential....any student needing additional help is able to have 1/1 or study group tutoring. a down side is that there are few extracurriculars, a minimal sports program, other extracuriculars: theater, student government, debate etc....are in the creatiion stage as it is a new school and 'running very ' lean. It is as diverse community as one wouldfind in the large public HS .The difference is students aren't falling through the crack at Summmit
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2008

I am A graduating senior, I have been there all four years, this is one of the best school ever created, summit is a very well thought out school, the feeling of community will never be qual, the extra curricular activities have open many doors to a lot of students from traveling over seas or working on high paid film sets, academically summit is rigorous but the teacher are always willing to help. there is millions of thing i could say about summit but to truly understand you have to experience it for your self, and class of 2007 is the best.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 29, 2008

Great teachers, inspired administration, excellent academic and extra-curricular activities that build skills. We are very happy that our son has had a chance to attend Summit. The school and staff has exceeded our expectations on all counts.
—Submitted by William G, a parent


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This school's
API score

858

Change from
2011 to 2012

+5

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

9 / 10


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API score

858

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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

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Change from 2011 to 2012
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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.
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Algebra I

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Algebra II

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

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Biology/Life Sciences

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

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Earth Science

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

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English Language Arts

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

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
71%

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78%

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72%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

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83%

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69%

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30%
Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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

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World History

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

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About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

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Algebra II

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

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
33%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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82%

2011

 
 
79%

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51%

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Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

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Earth Science

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

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English Language Arts

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

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
77%

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54%

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73%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

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

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

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Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
52%
World History

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

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
81%

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60%

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74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

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Algebra II

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Biology/Life Sciences

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

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71%

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Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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69%

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48%

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Earth Science

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

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English Language Arts

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

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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76%

2011

 
 
63%

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82%

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83%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

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

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

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
20%

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25%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

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U.S. History

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

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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79%

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67%

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67%

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77%
World History

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

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About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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Females62%
Males58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disability47%
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate69%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

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Earth Science

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English Language Arts

All Students69%
Females65%
Males73%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disability60%
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate77%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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Geometry

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Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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World History

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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Algebra II

All Students39%
Females31%
Males48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino16%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate13%
Parent education - high school graduate24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)20%
Parent education - college graduate52%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate67%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students82%
Females79%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disability55%
Students with no reported disability85%
English learner44%
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate71%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)81%
Parent education - college graduate96%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Chemistry

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Earth Science

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English Language Arts

All Students72%
Females72%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disability55%
Students with no reported disability74%
English learner19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate50%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate91%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

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Science

All Students85%
Females82%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disability82%
Students with no reported disability85%
English learner38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only93%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate71%
Parent education - high school graduate65%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)81%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

World History

All Students74%
Females61%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disability64%
Students with no reported disability75%
English learner29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduate86%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/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
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

Algebra II

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Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
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English learnern/a
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Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

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
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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

Chemistry

All Students69%
Females57%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability69%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate58%
Parent education - high school graduate64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate42%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/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
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 Students76%
Females65%
Males89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/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
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

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

All Students31%
Females22%
Males40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino20%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)38%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability31%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only35%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)18%
Parent education - college graduate26%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate46%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Physics

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
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

U.S. History

All Students79%
Females71%
Males89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability81%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)91%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

World History

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/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
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
97%
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 Students95%
Females98%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner83%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a

Math

All Students98%
Females98%
Males98%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner94%
Language Fluency Unknownn/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 48% 28%
Hispanic or Latino 40% 49%
Asian 4% 8%
African American 3% 7%
Multiple or No Response 2% 3%
Filipino 1% 3%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 14%N/A24%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 100% 85%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 25N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 2N/A11
Average years teaching 5N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 96%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Top API score in San Mateo County past three years

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:15am
School end time
  • 3:10pm
School Leader's name
  • Todd Dickson
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Fax number
  • (650) 556-1121

Programs

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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