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Posted February 23, 2010

I have to give this school a low rating even though my son attends. This may be his first and last year here. There is hardly any parent, principal involvement, afterschool activities (compared to the other SDHS-or even some of the other schools in the district that we visited), and it s hard to even reach anyone during the school hours. There are a few teachers who are in it to win it; but I sat in on one of my son s classes and the poor business teacher was being walked all over. How can they teach leadership skills when they can't control their class? It was hard for me to watch! This is one of the low performing schools and it shows in the leadership down to the test scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2008

Good School with some great teachers.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 30, 2006

I love this School! - Class of 2007
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 10, 2006

This school is focused on buisness and leadership. The students get involved with actuall business and finances of the school to get hands on experience. The teachers have amazing relationships with students, and also the parents. There are hundreds of clubs and organizations to join, 6 different high schools on one campus, a nationally ranked basketball team, and a diverse ethnic background. I'm proud to be a san diego high graduate!
—Submitted by Jessica Carsey, a former student


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API score

653

Change from
2011 to 2012

-10

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

2 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

8 / 10


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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 did not meet its schoolwide API target for 2012.
  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

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API score

653

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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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2 / 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)

8 / 10

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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 25% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
8%
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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2011

 
 
8%

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Earth Science

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

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
9%
English Language Arts

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
21%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
n/a
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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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.

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Algebra II

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

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
21%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
9%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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n/a

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Earth Science

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

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
n/a

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0%

2009

 
 
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English Language Arts

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

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
17%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
5%

2009

 
 
1%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
13%
World History

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

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
12%
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

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
0%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
17%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
3%

2010

 
 
4%

2009

 
 
3%
Earth Science

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

2012

 
 
n/a

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n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

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English Language Arts

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

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
13%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
0%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

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

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
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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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
17%
World History

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
20%
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

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Males32%
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Samoann/a
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Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
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Students with no reported disability33%
English learnern/a
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Parent education - high school graduate26%
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Algebra II

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Earth Science

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Males42%
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Filipinon/a
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Samoann/a
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Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner6%
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Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented53%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state41%

English Language Arts

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Females37%
Males47%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
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Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
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Students with no reported disability44%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented69%
Parent education - not a high school graduate46%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state30%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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Geometry

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Males25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino23%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability25%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only28%
Migrant educationn/a
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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 Students6%
Females5%
Males7%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino6%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability6%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduaten/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 Students24%
Females22%
Males28%
African Americann/a
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability29%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented57%
Parent education - not a high school graduate10%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
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 state17%

Chemistry

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Earth Science

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English Language Arts

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Females24%
Males36%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability30%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented69%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state27%

Geometry

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Migrant educationn/a
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Science

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Females32%
Males34%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only40%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented62%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)29%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state36%

World History

All Students19%
Females14%
Males24%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino19%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability22%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented46%
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)21%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state0%
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
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
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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

Algebra II

All Students6%
Females5%
Males7%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability6%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented18%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)8%
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
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/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
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Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Chemistry

All Students8%
Females5%
Males10%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability8%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only9%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented14%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)19%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state5%

Earth Science

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 - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students39%
Females45%
Males34%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability38%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented48%
Parent education - not a high school graduate39%
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state37%

Geometry

All Students8%
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino8%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability8%
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

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

All Students0%
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 disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability0%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
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

Physics

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Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
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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

U.S. History

All Students37%
Females39%
Males36%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented52%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state30%

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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
58%
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 Students63%
Females75%
Males49%
African American72%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disability18%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner14%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a

Math

All Students79%
Females86%
Males71%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Tested with modifications0%
English learner50%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 75% 51%
Black 15% 7%
White 5% 27%
Asian 2% 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 190%N/A54%
English language learners 240%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 98% 85%
All other non-English languages 1% 1%
Russian 1% 0%
Thai 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school Roosevelt Middle School
Montgomery Middle School
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 11N/A11
Average years teaching 11N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 5%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • National Academy Foundation &#34Design Studio&#34 School (2007)

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
Performing and written arts
  • Drama

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Yes
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00
School end time
  • 2:50 (tue-1:45)
School Leader's name
  • Joseph Austin
Fax number
  • (619) 525-7337

Programs

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Yes
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
Performing arts
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Parent involvement
  • Parents and community members are involved in all aspects of our school, including site governance, planning committees, student recognition, volunteer opportunities, and through our site's foundation (www.sandiegohighschool.org) and ptsa.
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