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This school isnt bad, but it falls to the other magnets which offer much more vigourous courses. It has poor availability for classes. It only has 8 AP courses, when many other high schools have 10 and above. This school will not be challenging. Do not send your child here to be a big fish in a little pond. That's pathetic.
—Submitted by a parent
I'm a former student. I was NOT in magnet, yet had ALL AP/Honor classes. I was continuously challenged! Mr. Muller is one of the greatest english teachers; Mrs. Cardoso for Science; Mr. Morgan for math... If you take the right teachers/classes, this school is just as great as any 'high achieving' school.
—Submitted by a student
It has some good teachers, programs and course, but compared to other schools, it does not have enough resources for its students
—Submitted by a student
I am glad my daughter attended SFHS Magnet. She was challenged by all of her teachers and she has a close bond with all Magnet staff, faculty, and peers. As a parent, I like knowing what is going on with my daughter at all times. If she was absent, I got a direct phone call from Sylvia (the magnet secretary), which is fantastic. I've gotten to know all of her teachers well. Most importantly (for me at least) is that my daughter hated reading and writing until her tenth grade year with Ms Alvarez. Now she has Ms Haynes who she equally adores although she is just as rigorous as Ms Alvarez. She also loves Mr Beck, who is according to her the sweetest and most knowledgeable man. I could name all teachers but I'll bore you. All teachers in the magnet are fantastic!!! She's graduating this year!
—Submitted by a parent
I am a 2001 Alumni, this school has a lot of programs that children will benefit from, Project Grad, Avid, Student Gov. and Leadership, and Magnet. I was a Magnet student that transfered to this school my Junior year. It was the best 2 years. My Counselor was very helpful in choosing the correct courses to prepare me for college. I attended University of Riverside, California and graduated in 2005. I know that San Fernando High School prepared me to achieve my goals!
My child transfered from another school district because the motivation from the teachers and staff is so personal. College is his goal, thanks to the staff which has now brought up my child's grades.
—Submitted by a parent
San Fernando High is a great school, despite the neighborhood it's in or others' opinions of it. The Puente Program is amazing, as are the other programs such as, Project Grad, Avid, Student Gov. and Leadership, and Magnet. Sure, SFHS has its faults, but what school doesn't? I know that I would not go to any other school even if I was paid. SFHS may be lacking in some areas, but it is not lacking in pride and determination, and those are two important assets in a school community, believe me, I know.
—Submitted by a student
San Fernando High School is a school where many opportunities are available and students have many options open to then. As a Project GRAD student they can get experience with tutoring, community service, and they can actually study abroad. Many students have gone to Thailand, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica and many other countries to study. Over SFHS is a great high school where any student can highly achieve.
—Submitted by a student
My kid just transfered from one school district to this school because the counselors and academic program is inspiring him to get into a college. Coaches, staff and counselors are very much in tune with the student. We hope for a successful 2 years.
—Submitted by a parent
'The Puente' program is great. The teachers really push their students for overall success. I have been impressed with their involvement in their current academics as well as their future academics for their universities. Counselors have been very encouraging & helpful with class selection. My son is very self motivated which helps demonstrate that taking advantage of all available programs, all is possible. My son has learned about all the extra classes by himself with the help of his counselor & 'Puente' teacher. All is possible with encouragement & positive attitude.
—Submitted by a parent
This school has great classes, and programs for students including the project GRAD.
—Submitted by a parent
It's a over crowded school and the own kids make fun of others. Don't send your kid here!
—Submitted by a parent
Quality of academics can use some improvement. Music, arts, and sports have a great program. Parent involvement the level is not that high.
—Submitted by a parent
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Grade level
The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 86% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 49% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
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The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.
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The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 25% in 2012.
317 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.
24 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 60% in 2012.
460 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 39% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2012.
584 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.
222 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2012.
87 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 50% in 2012.
95 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 13% in 2012.
94 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 42% in 2012.
192 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 43% in 2012.
324 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.
291 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 35% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.
656 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.
306 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 75% in 2012.
32 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.
646 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 46% in 2012.
532 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 10% in 2012.
28 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 15% in 2012.
216 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 53% in 2012.
74 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.
348 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 38% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
590 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.
102 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 49% in 2012.
143 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.
91 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.
588 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 18% in 2012.
25 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 11% |
| Females | 15% |
| Males | 9% |
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| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
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| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 11% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 7% |
| Students with no reported disability | 12% |
| English learner | 3% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 16% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 58% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 10% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 16% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 12% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 11% |
| All Students | 67% |
| Females | 67% |
| Males | 67% |
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| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 67% |
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| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 67% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 67% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 63% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
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| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 30% |
| Females | 31% |
| Males | 28% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 30% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 3% |
| Students with no reported disability | 32% |
| English learner | 3% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 34% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 73% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 24% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 29% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 38% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 33% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 33% |
| Females | 36% |
| Males | 30% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 33% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 2% |
| Students with no reported disability | 37% |
| English learner | 1% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 43% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 88% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 30% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 34% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 55% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 36% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 31% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 24% |
| Females | 19% |
| Males | 31% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 24% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 24% |
| English learner | 11% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 25% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 75% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 18% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 24% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 13% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 35% |
| All Students | 1% |
| Females | 0% |
| Males | 2% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 1% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 2% |
| English learner | 0% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 2% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 2% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 0% |
| All Students | 40% |
| Females | 35% |
| Males | 45% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 40% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 42% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 43% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 81% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 48% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 22% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 47% |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 5% |
| Females | 8% |
| Males | 4% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 5% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 5% |
| Students with no reported disability | 6% |
| English learner | 2% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 6% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 6% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 7% |
| All Students | 24% |
| Females | 23% |
| Males | 24% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 23% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 24% |
| English learner | 27% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 23% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 41% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 19% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 27% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 24% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 24% |
| All Students | 17% |
| Females | 13% |
| Males | 21% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 17% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 7% |
| Students with no reported disability | 20% |
| English learner | 2% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 24% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 67% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 16% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 22% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 43% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 13% |
| All Students | 16% |
| Females | 13% |
| Males | 20% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 16% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 6% |
| Students with no reported disability | 17% |
| English learner | 0% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 19% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 40% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 16% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 20% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 26% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 15% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 32% |
| Females | 37% |
| Males | 27% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 32% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 6% |
| Students with no reported disability | 36% |
| English learner | 4% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 40% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 83% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 31% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 27% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 43% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 43% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 33% |
| All Students | 4% |
| Females | 3% |
| Males | 6% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 4% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 2% |
| Students with no reported disability | 5% |
| English learner | 4% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 4% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 25% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 3% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 2% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 5% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 6% |
| All Students | 57% |
| Females | 53% |
| Males | 60% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 56% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 56% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 58% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 75% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 64% |
| All Students | 34% |
| Females | 31% |
| Males | 37% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 34% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 13% |
| Students with no reported disability | 37% |
| English learner | 5% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 42% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 83% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 26% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 34% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 57% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 31% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 36% |
| All Students | 21% |
| Females | 16% |
| Males | 25% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 21% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 13% |
| Students with no reported disability | 22% |
| English learner | 6% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 26% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 59% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 20% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 23% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 28% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 20% |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 4% |
| Females | 8% |
| Males | 0% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 4% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 5% |
| English learner | 0% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 6% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 8% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 7% |
| Females | 5% |
| Males | 13% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 8% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 8% |
| English learner | 3% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 9% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 41% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 3% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 14% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 9% |
| All Students | 36% |
| Females | 42% |
| Males | 28% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 36% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 39% |
| English learner | 11% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 45% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 32% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 25% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 39% |
| All Students | 8% |
| Females | 6% |
| Males | 12% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 9% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 9% |
| English learner | 3% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 10% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 32% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 9% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 8% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 12% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 8% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 35% |
| Females | 42% |
| Males | 28% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 39% |
| English learner | 7% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 42% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 75% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 31% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 32% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 41% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 31% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 40% |
| All Students | 3% |
| Females | 0% |
| Males | 6% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 3% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | 3% |
| English learner | 3% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 3% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 3% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 5% |
| All Students | 28% |
| Females | 17% |
| Males | 44% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 28% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 28% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 29% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 49% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 26% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 34% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 15% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 25% |
| All Students | 45% |
| Females | 35% |
| Males | 59% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 46% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 45% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 71% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 48% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 43% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 45% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 41% |
| All Students | 31% |
| Females | 26% |
| Males | 36% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 31% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 2% |
| Students with no reported disability | 34% |
| English learner | 4% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 37% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 72% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 28% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 31% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 43% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 31% |
| All Students | 13% |
| Females | 0% |
| Males | 20% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 13% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 14% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 11% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 14% |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 83% in 2012.
658 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.
672 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 75% |
| Females | 78% |
| Males | 71% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Declined to state | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economic Status Unknown | n/a |
| Students with disability | 28% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | 33% |
| Language Fluency Unknown | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| All Students | 78% |
| Females | 81% |
| Males | 76% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Declined to state | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economic Status Unknown | n/a |
| Students with disability | 32% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | 46% |
| Language Fluency Unknown | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| Hispanic or Latino | 97% | 49% | ||
| African American | 1% | 7% | ||
| White | 1% | 28% | ||
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% | 1% | ||
| Asian | 0% | 8% | ||
| Filipino | 0% | 3% | ||
| Multiple or No Response | 0% | 3% | ||
| Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% |
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| English language learners 1 | 32% | N/A | 24% |
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2 | 84% | N/A | 52% |
| Language | This school | State average | ||
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| Spanish | 100% | 85% | ||
| Korean | 0% | 1% |
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| Average class size | 25 | N/A | 25 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Average years teaching in district | 14 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 15 | N/A | 13 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Full credential | 97% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 1% | N/A | 2% |
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