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Academy of the Canyons

Public | 9-12 | 375 students

 
 
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Posted January 31, 2012

Without a doubt, AOC is the best thing that has ever happened to me in my entire life. I was one of the lucky ones who won the lottery to get in as a freshmen for the 2011-2012 school year. I came into AOC from being a depressed and 'bored with school cirriculum' junior high student with low self-esteem. After coming into AOC, I felt a dramatic change in my attitude towards school as well as myself. I now feel much happier because I am with other kids that are similar to myself. When people claim students at AOC have "no social life"; this isnt true. If you're looking for a drama filled typical high school environment that often revolves around dating; AOC isnt the school for you. If you're looking for an environment that involves around more mature, respectful, and sometimes "quirky" kids that have intense passions or strengths in certain subjects and want to learn more about and study these passions at the more advanced and fast paced college level, AOC -is- the school for you! On a side note, if you were ever identified as "GATE" or "Gifted"... seriously, this school will be a PERFECT fit for you.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 10, 2011

This school is not for everyone. With that said it has been the absolute best solution for my two sons. I homeschooled both of them up to 9th grade at which point each were admitted to AOC as freshmen. The eldest is now a junior and my younger son is a freshman. My older boy has expressed regret that AOC does not have a football team. That is unequivocally a case of "the grass is greener" mentality. He enjoys playing touch football at the junior college's football stadium with his friends at lunch. He does not realize that what he is doing is FUN, but that competitive high school football is a LOT of work and usually not described as "fun". Both boys do enjoy being in the unique position of taking college courses while still being high school students. They are given a measure of priority when selecting classes, though the AOC administration does restrict what is available. That is primarily to protect the kids from biting off more than they can chew. As they mature they are able to take more rigorous, academic courses at the college usually starting in 10th or 11th grade. + The almost total void of typical teenage/h.s. issues...A perfect choice for OUR family...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2011

Although my kids have only attended the school for the 2010-2011 school year, I have never been as highly impressed with a school as I am AOC, and believe me, we have had the best of the best (Carpenter Avenue ELementary in Studio City, Fair Oaks Ranch in Santa Clarita as well as Sierra Vista and Canyon High Schools). Within two weeks, all the teachers as well as staff and administration knew my children on a first name basis and were calling me when one of my children was having difficulty with specific concepts in math. Imagine my shock when his teacher called me just to say he had a test the next day and was having difficulty in x, y, and z concepts and wanted to know if there was someone who could help him that night to solidify those concepts. He Aced the test and has continued to excel since then. But, truly, if your child is in to sports, it's not the school for him. However, contrary to what is posted here, there is plenty of socialization and the kids have a TON of socialization events not only planned by the school, but planned by the kids outside of school as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2009

AOC is a really great program in my opinion, but it is NOT for everyone. If you have a social life (like I did), kiss it good bye. Many say that you will have time on the weekends to hang out with friends, but in all honestly, you will have NO chance in doing so. Students here are drowned in homework from college and high school. If you're not doing homework you're most likely studying. Not to mention there are no sports at all in this school, which really needs to change. You can still attend other schools dances, but it's really not the same. If you want a real high school experience, stay away from AOC. But if you are a shut in and loves to study (*Satire), AOC is the school for you.. (Written by a student of a traditional high school, transfered to AOC, I regret it..)
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 16, 2009

AOC offered an exceptional opportunity to my twins They enters as Juniors and to my amazemnet graduated as seniors in the same year. The opportunity to do college classes along side high school classes was an amazing experience. The staff teacher and students are caring and understanding. This was the perfect opportunity for my kids and provided a great environment. The kids still attended all high school functions at West Ranch high school at the same time
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2008

I must say this school has been amazing!! They staff make sure they can help you with any problems and they want you to succeed!! This school has helped me better myself and academically!! THIS SCHOOL IS AMAZING AND WONDERFUL
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 12, 2006

Small campus. Everyone knows everyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2005

Stellar school and program, allows all students to thrive on academic knowleged allowed through the college surroundings. Perfect for those with high ambitions and ready to enter the college atmosphere. Teaching is great as well, with instructors with a grasp on experience and an understatnding of the restrictions and access allowed on a campus withing a college.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 28, 2004

this school is awesome! I attend academy of the canyons and they have prepared me for the future. the teachers are great and have great ways of teaching. overall, I love the school!
—Submitted by Tiffany, a student


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This school's
API score

937

Change from
2011 to 2012

-4

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

10 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

10 / 10


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  • This school met the state goal of 800.

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API score

937

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The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

-4

Change from 2011 to 2012
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API Statewide Rank
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10 / 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)

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

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

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

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80%

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Algebra II

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
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Biology/Life Sciences

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
94%

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95%

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Earth Science

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

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English Language Arts

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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100%

2011

 
 
94%

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99%

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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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59%

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73%

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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.

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Algebra II

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
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Biology/Life Sciences

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

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Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

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50%

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68%

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Earth Science

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

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English Language Arts

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

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47%

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

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

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

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World History

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 10% in 2012.

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Algebra II

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
22%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
42%
Earth Science

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

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57%
English Language Arts

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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77%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
55%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

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

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
68%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

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U.S. History

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%
World History

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

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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Algebra II

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Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

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Females100%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
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Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
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English learnern/a
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Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
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Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)100%
Parent education - college graduate100%
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Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

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Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)100%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

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Geometry

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Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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World History

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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Algebra II

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Males80%
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Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
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Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability60%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Migrant educationn/a
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Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

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Chemistry

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Females52%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian77%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability64%
English learnern/a
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Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
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Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

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English learnern/a
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Gifted and talentedn/a
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Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students93%
Females89%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability92%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only93%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)94%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate95%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

All Students53%
Females47%
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability50%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

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

All Students68%
Females62%
Males73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with no reported disability68%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented73%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate55%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students91%
Females87%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability91%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only94%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)88%
Parent education - college graduate96%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

World History

All Students80%
Females72%
Males91%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability80%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate95%
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 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 Students37%
Females41%
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability36%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only35%
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 Students91%
Females86%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability92%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only93%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)85%
Parent education - college graduate90%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Chemistry

All Students76%
Females62%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability75%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
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

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 Students94%
Females94%
Males96%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability94%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)89%
Parent education - college graduate95%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate97%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

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

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

All Students52%
Females35%
Males69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability52%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented80%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate59%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate60%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Physics

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

U.S. History

All Students89%
Females85%
Males94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability89%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only90%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)89%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
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
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students100%
Females100%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learnern/a
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a

Math

All Students100%
Females100%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learnern/a
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
White 51% 27%
Hispanic 26% 51%
Asian 16% 11%
Black 5% 7%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Two or more races 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 16%N/A54%
English language learners 23%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
Hungarian 33% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 33% 1%
Vietnamese 33% 2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 24N/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 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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Santa Clarita, CA 91355
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