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John W. North High School

Public | 8-12 | 2401 students

 
 
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Posted September 24, 2009

1. Great teachers who really want to help the students. 2. Horrible vice principal who thinks if you make one mistake you re a criminal (threatened me to take out my earphones or he d take them and keep them and not give them back) 3. An office that doesn t know the rules (i had my earphones in because they said it was alright) 4. Horrible students with really bad attitudes that don t like to meet new people. Which was bad considering i was a new student who had no friends. For 30 minutes in the morning and for another 30 minutes at lunch i just sat against a wall near my next class crying wondering why i had to go there, wishing i had music or friends to comfort me. It was the worst experience of my life and im glad i dont go there anymore
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 1, 2009

As a former student who went through the IB program, I'm not surprised that less than 10% end up with a diploma -- it's a tough program. If you're willing to work hard, you'll learn a lot and be prepared for college and beyond. The IB diploma grads I've known have gone on to various top colleges (Yale, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, etc) and have thrived. I'm certainly grateful for the IB program and North in general as it helped make my undergrad and grad years a lot easier as I was better prepared to handle the challenges.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 9, 2008

It's a shame that ex-IB Students bath mouth the program. Could it be that they did not receive an IB dipoloma and are sore about it? in my opinion that's what it is. John Wesley North is an excellent school, the principal and staff go out of their way to help the students/parents in every need they have. As a parent of 2 wonderful and successful young men i highly recommend John Wesley North High School to anyone. It's unfortunate that the school is judged by it's location not for the curriculum it offers its students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2008

I wouldn't go to this school unless there was an IB program. And I even know that the IB program is a sham. Less than 10% actually receive the diploma. Far more go for the certificate which doesn't really count, in my opinion. They do offer rigorous classes but only if you're in IB. The football team and the track team is one of the best in the state. There are many clubs on campuses but the majority of them are inactive. The Mock Trial and Academic Decathlon are actually very good extracurriculear activities that look good on college applications. There is a huge lack of funding at this school. The principal is very very good. Very little parent involvement unless your kid is in IB.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 5, 2007

in my opinon john w. north high school is one of the best school's in the riverside county.Their learning skills are probably better than any other school I have seen.


Posted October 1, 2007

There are obviously not enough funds to for proper landscaping and building updates, the curb appeal can use some attention!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2007

My teaching assignment at North lasted more than 10 years and less than 16. I found that the staff were very dedicated, professional, tolerant and overall ready to take youngsters into the new century and prepare them for life. There were programs or just about every taste and ability. Classes ranged from rigorous to those for pupils who needed additional help to bring them up to grade level. In addition to this the students themselves worked well socially and related remarkably well interracially. No, North is not perfect but all that the school offers is there for students and parents to benefit. I always said that parental involvement was crucial to student success. I am now retired but I have very positive memories of my time in the classroom. It is true that as the years pass, students bring more challenges to instructors and administrators. Let's recognize these dedicated professionals. Yea, North!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 10, 2007

I love north! it's been one of the greatest school's I've ever gone to. The experiences I've had there I will never forget. I won't forget the staff or students, they we're great. I have one year left at North, I feel it's going to be one of the best, and yet, I will be sad because it is my last. Class of '08!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 4, 2006

Excellent school for my two children. Great AP classes and academics. Excellent sports. I was very pleased in the past.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2005

The John W. North High School as a whole has become disfunctional. Teachers lose grades and mismark students regularly. Discipline is not consistant and is considerably biased. What is good for one student is not good for another. Coaches regularly violate CIF rules and the administration is aware of the infractions. Principal is aware of Booster club financial inacuracies. Again, inconsistant with discipline and any actions taken. Overall teaching staff is fare to above average. Parents must keep a real close eye on teachers recording students grades. Improper or inaccurate grade reporting happened several times to both of my kids. We were able to prove the inaccuarcies and overturn the poor grades given to my kids. I B is a scam less than 10% achieve I B certs. A/P & honors are good programs at North / same as special ed program. Must keep finger on the pulse.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2005

My two boys both graduated from North High. I was particularly impressed with the breadth of curriculum and activites as well as the quality of instruction. The IB program gave them a strong academic base, yet the music and sports programs all operated at very high levels. I was impressed with the conscientious attitude of the teachers and always found the parent conferences to be very instructive and beneficial both to ourselves and to our boys.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2003

Although the IB program seems to be popular among the parents but the truth of the matter is that more work in less time does not equal rigor. This school told an IB student 'We can't afford to get you a tutor; your parents have to pay for it.' Students appear to find success if they don't create too much noise or ask too many questions. Too bad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

The IB program and the music program are definitely worth the other issues of the school. Both of my 'North' children (1998 and 2000) have successfully enter college and/or graduated to higher degrees.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

North has an excellent IB program. It is challenging for the students who may take 1 or more IB classes or study for the IB diploma. There are many extracurricular activities available to the students. The band is recognized internationally and is the pride of Riverside.
—Submitted by a parent


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This school's
API score

752

Change from
2011 to 2012

+7

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

7 / 10


API Growth scores over time

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API score

752

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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

+7

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API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
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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 49% in 2012.

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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 66% 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 25% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
9%
Algebra II

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
46%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
63%
Earth Science

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

386 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
20%
English Language Arts

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

583 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
49%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
0%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

258 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
17%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%
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.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
9%
Algebra II

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

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
15%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

375 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
20%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

252 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
42%
Earth Science

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

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
0%
English Language Arts

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

620 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
42%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

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

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

617 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
38%
World History

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

546 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
25%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
3%

2010

 
 
8%

2009

 
 
8%
Algebra II

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

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
9%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
37%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
8%

2009

 
 
6%
Earth Science

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

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
25%
English Language Arts

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

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
38%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
4%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

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

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
36%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%
U.S. History

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

568 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
41%
World History

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
8%
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

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Geometry

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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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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Males15%
African American5%
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Hispanic or Latino9%
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Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
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White (not Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability12%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate7%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)12%
Parent education - college graduate8%
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Algebra II

All Students57%
Females55%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asian73%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
White (not Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability56%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented73%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate68%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students74%
Females70%
Males81%
African American83%
Asian91%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability75%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate46%
Parent education - high school graduate78%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

All Students39%
Females26%
Males47%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability43%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate34%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state36%

English Language Arts

All Students53%
Females55%
Males52%
African American53%
Asian86%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disability28%
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate40%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to state55%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students7%
Females7%
Males6%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only11%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

All Students18%
Females17%
Males20%
African American14%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino16%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)24%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Non-economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability19%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented42%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)16%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate37%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

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 Students90%
Females86%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino83%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability90%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only90%
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)93%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
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 Students9%
Females8%
Males9%
African American5%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)15%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability9%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only11%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)5%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Algebra II

All Students28%
Females30%
Males23%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)30%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability27%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only28%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented52%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)33%
Parent education - college graduate35%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate50%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students27%
Females22%
Males32%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)37%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability31%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only34%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented64%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate27%
Parent education - declined to state25%

Chemistry

All Students43%
Females34%
Males58%
African American31%
Asian72%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability44%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented69%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate77%
Parent education - declined to state45%

Earth Science

All Students57%
Females73%
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability63%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
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 Students49%
Females50%
Males47%
African American53%
Asian82%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state35%

Geometry

All Students8%
Females5%
Males10%
African American14%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino8%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)0%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability8%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only9%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate7%
Parent education - high school graduate3%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)11%
Parent education - college graduate14%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

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

All Students68%
Females50%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
White (not Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with no reported disability68%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented87%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate54%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate69%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students53%
Females48%
Males59%
African American52%
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to state52%

World History

All Students39%
Females31%
Males46%
African American33%
Asian77%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)41%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented74%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate51%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%
Parent education - declined to state37%
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 Students3%
Females3%
Males3%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability3%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Algebra II

All Students6%
Females10%
Males2%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)5%
Economically disadvantaged5%
Non-economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability6%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students52%
Females52%
Males51%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability54%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Chemistry

All Students6%
Females5%
Males7%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino6%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)14%
Economically disadvantaged5%
Non-economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability6%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented27%
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate5%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)7%
Parent education - college graduate12%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate7%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

All Students11%
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability18%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
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 Students42%
Females43%
Males41%
African American40%
Asian64%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability43%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

All Students7%
Females6%
Males8%
African American11%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino6%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Non-economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only8%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate7%
Parent education - high school graduate5%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
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 Students39%
Females31%
Males48%
African American18%
Asian72%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino23%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability39%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only40%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented73%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)28%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate70%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Physics

All Students92%
Females86%
Males95%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability92%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only92%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)75%
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

U.S. History

All Students46%
Females39%
Males52%
African American44%
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability48%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

World History

All Students56%
Females47%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
White (not Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability58%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
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)60%
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.

656 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

659 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%
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 Students80%
Females86%
Males74%
African American76%
Asian91%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disability9%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner36%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a

Math

All Students89%
Females91%
Males87%
African American84%
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disability27%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner69%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 61% 51%
White 16% 27%
Black 14% 7%
Asian 6% 11%
Two or more races 2% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 158%N/A54%
English language learners 214%N/A24%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 95% 85%
Arabic 1% 1%
French 1% 0%
Indonesian 1% 0%
Tongan 1% 0%
Urdu 1% 0%
All other non-English languages 0% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 0% 1%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 0% 1%
Rumanian 0% 0%
Russian 0% 0%
Taiwanese 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 14N/A11
Average years teaching 16N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 97%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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1550 West Third Street
Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: (951) 788-7311

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