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Saddleback High School

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Posted January 7, 2013

I was lucky enough to have an aunt that cared enough about me to put me in Saddle back High School. My Grades improved, I had friends, got involved with school activities and meet some wonderful friends. Thanks for a wonderful school year. Debbie Swails


Posted April 18, 2012

I was in the second graduating class at Saddleback High School in 1970. At that time this school was the best in Santa Ana building wise the teachers and administration were very good. If they have deteriorated it is because of both the city and state government not willing to invest in our children and where first budget cuts come to education. We didn't have a lot of money then either and a lot of the little things were donated by the parents at that time. It still has potential to be a great School


Posted May 27, 2011

When posting my review regarding the automated phone messages, I forgot to thank the young lady that did her best to help me with this matter. She did her best to resolve the situation and I thank her! It's not her fault that the people running the high-tech end of the school system have no common sense.


Posted May 24, 2011

When I went here in the late 90s, this place was a joke. I was placed in h.s. planning and driver's ed in 12th grade when I already had my license. I didn't bring anything to class and no teacher cared. Rolling Stones' t-shirts were considered "gang-affiliated" (Uh, I was a far cry from that) and I would run into teachers at Burger King when I just left the school because NO ONE CARED. I met people who were getting diplomas that couldn't speak English, let alone read it. (I figured English classes were a requirement for graduation, right?) I helped one poor girl get out of an English class that couldn't WRITE A SENTENCE, let alone an essay (let's just say free tutoring?? I was extremely bored). Some teachers were just sad to see. Waste of my time, this place was. I just tested out of school because THANK GOD I am an autodidact an didn't absorb SHS's nonsense. I really hope things are better now. :/ If this post is offending anyone, please delete it. I was just trying to give a head's up. I don't care that much.


Posted October 12, 2009

It is the best school in Santa Ana. It has really great teachers and there is nothing bad to say about Saddleback H.S
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 10, 2008

Well Im still a senior at Saddleback High School and have noticed that the school is deteriorating. I will put most of the blame on administration and students. I love the teachers I do find them motivated and are fully commited to trying to get the students to go to the best universities possible. Lastly I am proud to say Im a roadrunner!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 19, 2008

Unmotivated students, unmotivated teachers, unmotivated staff members. It just felt like a gloomy place where this aurora of lack of careness for education. Transferring out of Saddleback and to Segerstrom high was the best thing that happened to me.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 27, 2008

the programs are good but the attiude of the staff is poor. their counselors, are just awful, poof attitude, talk down to parents and studnets difficult to deal with and talk to. they lack understanding, feeling and caring for the students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

the teachers were great the programs were verry help ful also business academy help me with my digital portfolio those have been the greatest times with Academy of business and technology
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 6, 2007

I graduated from shs in 2004 and I loved the time spent there. Shs has many programs to offer to the students. I was in the business academy and I learned so many useful techniques that have helped me out in the working world. Shs has what it takes to offer a successful education, it all the depends whether the student takes advantage of the opportunities given. Parent involvement is limited but in a hispanic community where parents have to work to support the family and have night shifts or no transportation it is difficult to attend many of the events. As in everything there is always good and bad but shs is a great school! If more donations and contributions were made towards shs the school would improve greatly. Out of all the santa ana public high schools shs is the best! Roadrunners are the best!
—Submitted by ERIKA MUNOZ, a former student


Posted May 21, 2006

I graduated from S.H.S. 2002. I think its a good school, it has many AP and honor classes. Some of the best teachers and programs are from the Spanish Department. Currently I'm going to CSUF and I haven't learned much in my spanish classes, I learned everything in S.H.S.
—Submitted by Vanessa, a former student


Posted May 15, 2006

The school itself and the special education plan is great. The attitude of the staff and they way they treat the students and parents I do not like, very unprofessional and poor attitutdes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2005

Saddle Back is a great School!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 6, 2005

Once a student of SHS, I am proud to say that the school has high academic standards for all of its students. It is important to note that SHS is populated ethnically diverse, and thus has made many adjustments to accomodate some of the students--this, in my opinion allows for students to be exposed to different parts of the world through their peers. The honors program and AP program are top-notch, most students who enroll in these courses end up in some of the best schools in SoCal and in the US; incuding: UCLA, USC, UCB, Stanford, Cornell, NYU, Boston Uni.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted March 31, 2005

I have found the Saddleback staff difficult to reach unless you actually go to the school. Also, they are inconsistent on absences. My son has skipped a lot of classes since January and I did not find out about any of it until the end February. I had spent over two weeks calling daily leaving messages for any counsler regarding my son with no response. I finally had to go to take time off work and go to the school and meet with the assistant principal before I had control of the situation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2005

The quality is adequate. Several different types of extracurricular activities are available to students. Parent involvement is limited.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted March 15, 2005

One of my child attended this school it was a big disappointment when it came to administration. it was hard trying to schedule appt w/principal. the counselors when we had questions about how we can send our daughter to colleges getting scholarship it was just hard making appts or even getting them on the phone. overall personnel were rude. they'll be chatting within themselves never ask if they could be of assistance.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2004

I think Saddleback High School is a grate school but they need more teachers and more peole to clean the school after hours and befor school hours because its dirtty and they need to give it a new paoint or just renew the school because some classes smell and have stains in them and most of all they should pay more attention to the Cheer squad because they never say thank you to them when they cheer at a game or when they win for school spirt si that is what I think about the school but most of all renew it and more attention to th cheer squad
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 11, 2004

I am currently a teacher here. Our students are respectful and kind but they want everyone else to do their work for them. Our classes with class size reduction are under 20. Other classes suffer for this and have around 40. We have almost no administrative backing and the students realize this and use it to there advantage. Teachers are blamed for students poor grades, even though we bend over backwards offering tutoring and support. There is almost no school spirit. Our school district has mis-managed millions and now the students and staff are suffering for this. Absolutely unfare! The students have no respect for their school surroundings so our campus looks like a dump. Four years ago I would have ranked us a 4, not anymore.
—Submitted by a teacher


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This school's
API score

657

Change from
2011 to 2012

+2

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

2 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

6 / 10


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API score

657

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2011 to 2012

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2 / 10

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The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
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Algebra I

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

281 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
19%
Algebra II

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

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Biology/Life Sciences

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

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
48%
Earth Science

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

414 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
16%
English Language Arts

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

474 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
26%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
4%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

195 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
23%
Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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

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World History

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

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About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
5%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
3%

2009

 
 
5%
Algebra II

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

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
21%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

407 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
9%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
24%
Earth Science

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

2012

 
 
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2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
9%
English Language Arts

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

436 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
18%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

234 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
2%

2009

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

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

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Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

447 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
19%
World History

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

472 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
14%
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

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
2%
Algebra II

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

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
2%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
6%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
13%
Earth Science

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

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n/a

2010

 
 
16%

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English Language Arts

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

376 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
21%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
2%

2010

 
 
1%

2009

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

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

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
18%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
18%
U.S. History

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

414 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
22%
World History

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

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students12%
Females10%
Males14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino12%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
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White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Non-economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability12%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only16%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)10%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state6%

Algebra II

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Biology/Life Sciences

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Females35%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
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Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
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Students with no reported disability48%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented61%
Parent education - not a high school graduate50%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

All Students15%
Females7%
Males22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability17%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)14%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state4%

English Language Arts

All Students29%
Females28%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino28%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability29%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)34%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state23%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students0%
Females0%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

All Students20%
Females14%
Males26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino18%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented57%
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)17%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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Parent education - declined to staten/a

World History

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students5%
Females9%
Males2%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Algebra II

All Students38%
Females38%
Males37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability37%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented61%
Parent education - not a high school graduate32%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
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 Students12%
Females7%
Males18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino12%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability14%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented47%
Parent education - not a high school graduate11%
Parent education - high school graduate14%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)19%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state19%

Chemistry

All Students32%
Females30%
Males36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability33%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented42%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
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

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 Students24%
Females27%
Males22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino22%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability24%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented80%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state34%

Geometry

All Students4%
Females2%
Males5%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability4%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only4%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented21%
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)4%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state0%

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 Students23%
Females17%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino22%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disability15%
Students with no reported disability24%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented70%
Parent education - not a high school graduate19%
Parent education - high school graduate22%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate31%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state29%

World History

All Students15%
Females11%
Males20%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Non-economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability17%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented61%
Parent education - not a high school graduate15%
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)21%
Parent education - college graduate8%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state14%
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 Students10%
Females10%
Males10%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino10%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only11%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate10%
Parent education - high school graduate10%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state18%

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students60%
Females66%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability60%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented77%
Parent education - not a high school graduate60%
Parent education - high school graduate54%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Chemistry

All Students25%
Females17%
Males34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability25%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)21%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state24%

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 Students33%
Females39%
Males27%
African Americann/a
Asian43%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability34%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)28%
Parent education - college graduate47%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state32%

Geometry

All Students3%
Females6%
Males2%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged1%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability4%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only8%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate2%
Parent education - high school graduate7%
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 Students29%
Females31%
Males26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability29%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented59%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)33%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Physics

All Students31%
Females33%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability31%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

U.S. History

All Students32%
Females29%
Males36%
African Americann/a
Asian57%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability37%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)27%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state34%

World History

All Students0%
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability0%
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.

497 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

494 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
68%
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 Students71%
Females75%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disability26%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner48%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a

Math

All Students75%
Females76%
Males74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disability35%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner60%
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
Hispanic 95% 51%
Asian 2% 11%
White 2% 27%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Black 0% 7%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 174%N/A54%
English language learners 237%N/A24%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 98% 85%
Vietnamese 1% 2%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 0% 1%
Hindi 0% 0%
Khmer (Cambodian) 0% 0%
Samoan 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

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

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 97%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 9%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Robert Laxton
Fax number
  • (714) 513-2911

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2801 South Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
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