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Washington (George) High School

Public | 9-12 | 2283 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 19, 2010

I am a former student of this school and I found it terrible. The restrooms were unclean, the faculty were too lenient when it came to enforcing the rules, and some of my teachers provided little instruction. I also didn't like being told to get to class by security guards who didn't even look like they finished high school themselves. Overall, I was not motivated to work hard and stay in line in such an unsafe atmosphere.


Posted May 14, 2010

it is our second year at Washington and I have to say this was the perfect fit for my child. The adminstration are very open and accessible, I have no safety worries at all. The staff really cares about the kids and are doing their best to provide a quality education in light of budget cuts. They have a small but strong PTSA (would love to see it grow) that partners with the administration and on average provides upwards to $7,000 annually in the form of teacher grants to help improve the ediucation. Lots of clubs to hit every interest, strong sports, student rallys and spirit days, service groups throughout the school, Beacon Center and an online posted Dalily Bulletin for parents to be kept in the loop!. Go Eagles!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2009

I love the diversity at Washington. Students from all corners of the earth are enrolled here, and their joy and energy bring excitement to the classroom every day. I feel privileged to teach them.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 31, 2009

George Washington High School is a great department. Fulfilling education that stays in your mind. Preparing students for a bright future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2009

Great View! Great Students! Caring and Hard-working Staff! Wonderful PTSA Support! We want to be The Best!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 29, 2009

GREAT VIEW! Great staff & students there is more that i can't fit it in this short massage!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 20, 2009

I'm a former student at Washington. It's a great school, very diverse and has many great teachers. I loved going there and I stayed there until I graduated.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 15, 2009

GWHS has so many creative and artistic opportunities for it's students. We have ceramics, choir, dance, band, orchestra, drama, drawing, painting, graphic design, stage tech, video production, musical theater, etc.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 15, 2009

Great staff, safe community. Tsunami relief center (;
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2009

great school. they try to keep kids busy which is good. they have lots going on too.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 6, 2009

It's a diverse comprehensive school. There is a good sense of community. It is a great place to work.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 5, 2009

I am a student currently attending George Washington High and so far I love it. GWHS is a great school with many great clubs, after school programs, and best of all lots of academic tutoring and help. We also have great sports teams. We have lots of good opportunities to help your community and to get involved. We have many great teachers who go out of their ways to make sure we all learn. We strongly believe in equality and we have one of the most diverse student bodys in the SFUSD. Overall i am very pleased with GWHS so far and i encourage new students to come to GWHS because its a great school with many great things to offer. We also have a great view of the golden gate bridge...on a good day. By the way GWHS is what we call George Washington High School for short.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2009

i think my school is very good in studies. the teachers really helped me out to get my grade up and they its relly safe at out school.and its really clean
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 2, 2009

I love George Washington High School because it's amazing and fun! Theres so much to do and it's perfect. =D
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 2, 2009

great school, awesome ppl and teachers (:
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 28, 2009

There is a nice environment, the teachers are nice, and it's a beautiful school!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

I think that Washington is one of the best schools in California because all the people are respectful at Washington
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

The students and teachers have lots of spirit, and you have fun while you learn a lot.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 28, 2009

I love Washington High School because I can always find help when I need it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 27, 2009

George Washington is a smaller version of a mini city! The school represents the diversity found in California and offers students a rigorous academic program along with services and support.
—Submitted by a teacher


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The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

788

Change from
2011 to 2012

+17

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

6 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

2 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met its schoolwide API target for 2012.
  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

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In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

788

What is the API?
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

+17

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

6 / 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)

2 / 10

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

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

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
27%
Algebra II

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Biology/Life Sciences

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

449 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
88%
Earth Science

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
32%
English Language Arts

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

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
62%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
0%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

268 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
74%
Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
22%
World History

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
0%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
7%
Algebra II

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

255 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
67%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
50%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

322 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
72%
Earth Science

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
25%
English Language Arts

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

471 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
57%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
23%
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

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

475 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
64%
World History

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

486 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
54%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

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

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
20%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
46%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
40%
Earth Science

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
19%
English Language Arts

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

432 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
57%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
3%

2010

 
 
4%

2009

 
 
2%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

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

176 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
55%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
38%
U.S. History

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

439 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
57%
World History

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
0%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students20%
Females22%
Males19%
African American7%
Asian24%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)33%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disability20%
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented42%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)21%
Parent education - college graduate28%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state20%

Algebra II

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

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students46%
Females43%
Males49%
African American19%
Asian55%
Filipino30%
Hispanic or Latino15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented82%
Parent education - not a high school graduate43%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate46%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate67%
Parent education - declined to state44%

Earth Science

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

English Language Arts

All Students62%
Females61%
Males62%
African American31%
Asian69%
Filipino57%
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate60%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate68%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate91%
Parent education - declined to state61%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

Geometry

All Students63%
Females64%
Males62%
African Americann/a
Asian71%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability64%
English learner52%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate64%
Parent education - high school graduate70%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)76%
Parent education - college graduate55%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state59%

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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

World History

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

About the tests


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

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students24%
Females32%
Males13%
African Americann/a
Asian47%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability27%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate8%
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 state21%

Algebra II

All Students50%
Females53%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asian53%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino28%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner46%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented65%
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate57%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate53%
Parent education - declined to state46%

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students29%
Females30%
Males28%
African American33%
Asian29%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino21%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)36%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability32%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented80%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state29%

Chemistry

All Students44%
Females44%
Males44%
African American7%
Asian51%
Filipino31%
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)33%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented74%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)28%
Parent education - college graduate52%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate59%
Parent education - declined to state42%

Earth Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
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 Students58%
Females61%
Males54%
African American40%
Asian61%
Filipino62%
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate43%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)51%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate80%
Parent education - declined to state53%

Geometry

All Students9%
Females11%
Males7%
African American0%
Asian13%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)10%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented21%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate14%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduate7%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state11%

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

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 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

Science

All Students58%
Females54%
Males60%
African American44%
Asian60%
Filipino52%
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability22%
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduate51%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)49%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to state54%

World History

All Students54%
Females52%
Males56%
African American30%
Asian60%
Filipino55%
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disability16%
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate53%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)46%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to state46%
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
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

Algebra II

All Students26%
Females24%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asian31%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability29%
English learner31%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented27%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate22%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)23%
Parent education - college graduate20%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state38%

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students42%
Females46%
Males37%
African Americann/a
Asian50%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino8%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)46%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability47%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state30%

Chemistry

All Students55%
Females61%
Males51%
African Americann/a
Asian68%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate65%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state40%

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 Students58%
Females61%
Males55%
African American33%
Asian64%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate58%
Parent education - high school graduate58%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate66%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate76%
Parent education - declined to state46%

Geometry

All Students6%
Females0%
Males7%
African Americann/a
Asian10%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner13%
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 graduate8%
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 Students57%
Females48%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asian59%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability56%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented70%
Parent education - not a high school graduate63%
Parent education - high school graduate68%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate49%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state39%

Physics

All Students52%
Females43%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asian52%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability53%
English learner22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented70%
Parent education - not a high school graduate48%
Parent education - high school graduate64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state38%

U.S. History

All Students53%
Females48%
Males58%
African American19%
Asian60%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino28%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)39%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented81%
Parent education - not a high school graduate54%
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Parent education - declined to state45%

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.

478 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

482 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%
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 Students86%
Females89%
Males82%
African American54%
Asian87%
Filipino86%
Hispanic or Latino87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Declined to state89%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Economic Status Unknown88%
Students with disability44%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner56%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a

Math

All Students87%
Females86%
Males88%
African American54%
Asian94%
Filipino83%
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Declined to state89%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Economic Status Unknown74%
Students with disability42%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner71%
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

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


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Asian 69% 8%
Hispanic or Latino 10% 49%
White 9% 28%
African American 6% 7%
Filipino 4% 3%
Multiple or No Response 1% 3%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 115%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 245%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Cantonese 47% 2%
Spanish 18% 85%
All other non-English languages 14% 1%
Vietnamese 6% 2%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 5% 1%
Russian 2% 0%
Arabic 1% 1%
Burmese 1% 0%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Japanese 1% 0%
Korean 1% 1%
Samoan 1% 0%
Tigrinya 1% 0%
Toishanese 1% 0%
Armenian 0% 1%
French 0% 0%
Hindi 0% 0%
Ilocano 0% 0%
Portuguese 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 26N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 13N/A11
Average years teaching 14N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 99%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 1%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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