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California Virtual Academy @ San Diego School

Charter | K-12 | 2235 students

Best known for our individualized learning plans and award winning curriculum.
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Posted June 17, 2012

I was a student enrolled in the Spring Semester of 2011. The School's Lessons were organized really well. I love the flexibility of the school: I was able to do some homework on the weekends instead of during the week, and you can complete the school at whatever time during the day or night. You can contact the teachers on the weekends as well. The only thing I didn't really like was how my counselor wasn't all that helpful. But overall, I liked the school a lot, because I learned a lot and I because I was able to have a flexible schedule.


Posted May 2, 2011

This was our first year with CAVA/K12 and I have to admit it was extremely stressful in the beginning, especially when we started a month into it. I definitely recommend to give yourself time to learn and understand the daily lesson plans & listen to all coaching videos, as well as all the other resources they offer. They don't expect you to follow it exactly as it is on the site, it's very flexible and very easy to follow once you get the hang of it. It seemed overwhelming for me since I had a 6th grader and a 4th grader to coach. However, as I mentioned, it was my 1st year ever homeschooling and we were a month behind! It's been such a great experience though and I have loved getting to know my children on another level! I would highly recommend all parents to spend a school year at home with their child, if possible. It's been such a great bonding experience that I will never forget!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2010

We are beginning our 4th year. CAVA and K12 get better every year - more responsive, more efficient, more inventive. Our student had a D average in Jr High and it was only going to get worse as she gave up on school. She is now going into her Junior year of high school with CAVA as an honor student with two AP classes. She is college bound, and has a completely different outlook on life. One caution is that even with a high school student, an adult must be home to provide structure and guidance. It is not fair to expect a kid to make it all happen alone. CAVA's lower than fabulous test scores may reflect the number of students who are new to CAVA each year... my student's standardized test scores have made steady upward progress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2010

This school's cirriculum is second to none. The teacher are very easy to work with through technological means. The Community Day program for San Diego is really outstanding. The teacher instruction, enrichment, and pluralism is outstanding. If you are a parent that is very involved with your child's education then you will not be disappointed with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2010

My 5 y/o is just now completing K, and I am SUPER happy with the school. My little girl can name all seven continents and their countries, count by 2s, 5s, 10's and 100s, add & subtract, and is a fluent reader. The curriculum is the best I have seen and the teachers & staff are very supportive. I get a lot of questioning looks from friends when they ask about socializing the kids- not a problem at all! CAVA has tons of outings to choose from and because my daughter isn't so tired from being in a classroom all day, she gets to do other things she loves like piano lessons, ballet, tap, and soccer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2009

I am a former student at this school, and I loved it so much. I ended up moving to a great area of San Diego in seventh grade, and the school ended up being a nightmare. My mom enrolled me in this school and I learned so much and it was so fun. They send you all of the different materials you need for free. I got all these cool books and science kits to use throughout the year. I could learn at my own pace, and I had excellent grades. Although I am in eighth grade now and have since moved on and I am in regular school now, I would say this is the best school I've ever been in. I'm currently trying to get into the virtual academy for Pennsylvania.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 21, 2009

CAVA is just excellent! I have put my daughter in 2 different CA distinguished schools, and homeschooled her during the transitional time. I can directly compare the difference of her learning in both Traditional Schooling and Homeschooling with CAVA and I can tell you... there is just...no comparison! I am a single mom, and not even a stay-at-home mom at that! But she is learning leaps and bounds in her subjects. Whereas a traditional school would teach her only 4 basic subjects, with CAVA, she learns Math, Language Arts (with 4 sub subjects) , History (+ State History), Science, Art, and she even has a Foreign Language course! She has friends she plays with after her homeschooling, so she has developed great socialization skills. With CAVA I feel I am giving her the best gifts... one of a GREAT EDUCATION, and second, the gift of MY TIME and ATTENTION.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2009

We love CAVA. My daughter was in a traditional public school and bored silly. CAVA offered her subject acceleration and allows her to move through the curriculum as quickly as she needs. She is now very challenged, curious, learning, and happy. Its a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2009

I am completely impressed with CAVA. My son is in 1st grade but was bored in traditional public schools. He loves learning but wasn't learning anything in the traditional school setting. So we pulled him and enrolled in CAVA. He finishes his work for the day and wants to do more! There's no boundaries on how much he can learn in CAVA, he can advance when he is ready instead of waiting for everyone else. I plan to use CAVA for my other kids as soon as they are old enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2009

This is our second year with CAVA. We love it. We would recommend this for any parent that stays at home with kids. The one on one that your child will get is all worth it. Why put them in a public or private school where they fall behind or get left behind due to an over sized classroom? We give CAVA and A+.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2008

I love the K12 curriculm. It is much more advanced than ANY public school (even blue ribbon and distinguished schools.) In fact I pulled my kids out of a blue ribbon school. CAVA now offers 9th -12th grades.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2007

The K12 curriculm is much more advance and interesting than what is offered at any public school (and we have 'blue ribbon' and 'distinguished' schools.) The teachers are professional and helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2007

I absolutely love that CAVA is available as an option to public school!! Their curriculum is much more advanced and challenging than what the public school's, even though they are a 'distinguished' school. I wish I would have known about CAVA earlier!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2006

What a God-send! I love the curriculum and the staff have been very professional and helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2006

Excellent public school option! The teachers are very well trained and professional. The curriculum is top notch and our children are learning so much! We think CAVA is fantastic!
—Submitted by laura, a teacher


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

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

This school's
API score

749

Change from
2011 to 2012

-6

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

3 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

6 / 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 did not meet 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 did not meet all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

749

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

-6

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)

3 / 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)

6 / 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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
49%
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

English Language Arts

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

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
40%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
38%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
53%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

238 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
35%
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 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2012.

319 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

311 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
39%
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 49% in 2012.

281 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
31%
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
54%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
32%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.

325 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

320 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
39%
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 25% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
21%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
64%
Earth Science

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

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
52%
English Language Arts

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

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
67%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
30%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
12%
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

 
 
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World History

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

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

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 13% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
2%

2009

 
 
2%
Algebra II

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
0%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
37%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
n/a
Earth Science

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
English Language Arts

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

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
50%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
2%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
11%
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

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
39%
World History

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

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
34%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
6%
Algebra II

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

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
5%

2009

 
 
4%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
11%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
4%

2009

 
 
15%
Earth Science

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

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
English Language Arts

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

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
49%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
2%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

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

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

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

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

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
35%
World History

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

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
n/a

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

English Language Arts

All Students50%
Females47%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asian67%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability53%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students48%
Females49%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asian67%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability51%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate51%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
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

All Students40%
Females43%
Males37%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)32%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate68%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students46%
Females46%
Males48%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)49%
Parent education - college graduate44%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate68%
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

All Students65%
Females66%
Males64%
African American61%
Asian87%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disability47%
Students with no reported disability67%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate87%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students48%
Females47%
Males50%
African American44%
Asian67%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)52%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disability40%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
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

All Students70%
Females71%
Males70%
African American67%
Asian77%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino51%
White (not Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disability31%
Students with no reported disability73%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students48%
Females49%
Males47%
African American47%
Asian62%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
White (not Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability51%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students57%
Females58%
Males56%
African American40%
Asian46%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
White (not Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disability38%
Students with no reported disability59%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)51%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
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

All Students61%
Females61%
Males60%
African American39%
Asian74%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability62%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate66%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students37%
Females34%
Males40%
African American17%
Asian68%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino23%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)44%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability38%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate46%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate61%
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 no reported disabilityn/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/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 Students71%
Females76%
Males64%
African American64%
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
White (not Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability36%
Students with no reported disability73%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate57%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduate78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate91%
Parent education - declined to state64%

Math

All Students39%
Females38%
Males41%
African American17%
Asian63%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
White (not Hispanic)46%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only40%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate52%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate69%
Parent education - declined to state29%
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 Students10%
Females10%
Males9%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
White (not Hispanic)12%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantaged12%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%
Parent education - college graduate12%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate27%
Parent education - declined to state0%

English Language Arts

All Students57%
Females65%
Males48%
African American38%
Asian73%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disability22%
Students with no reported disability60%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate59%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate80%
Parent education - declined to state58%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students21%
Females17%
Males20%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability20%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%
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)17%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
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
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/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

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

All Students39%
Females36%
Males43%
African American30%
Asian55%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
White (not Hispanic)46%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)35%
Parent education - college graduate42%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate62%
Parent education - declined to state56%

Science

All Students43%
Females38%
Males48%
African American32%
Asian73%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
White (not Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability45%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate48%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate65%
Parent education - declined to state50%
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 Students7%
Females10%
Males4%
African American6%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino7%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)7%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability7%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - college graduate13%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state0%

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 no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/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 Students49%
Females44%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability51%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
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 Students38%
Females36%
Males40%
African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)44%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disability12%
Students with no reported disability41%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate41%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate54%
Parent education - declined to state36%

English Language Arts

All Students61%
Females65%
Males58%
African American52%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disability33%
Students with no reported disability63%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to state59%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students26%
Femalesn/a
Males31%
African Americann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)20%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability36%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only28%
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 Students15%
Females15%
Males16%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino12%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)19%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability16%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only16%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)33%
Parent education - college graduate24%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/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
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 Students18%
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 disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability23%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
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 Students4%
Females7%
Males2%
African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)5%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability5%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only4%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)10%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state0%

Algebra II

All Students13%
Females9%
Males21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)7%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability13%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only13%
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)9%
Parent education - college graduate14%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students41%
Females42%
Males39%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability42%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only40%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate33%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate70%
Parent education - declined to state17%

Chemistry

All Students18%
Females8%
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)13%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability19%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only19%
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 Students46%
Females29%
Males59%
Hispanic or Latino36%
White (not Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability47%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate29%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students56%
Females60%
Males51%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability58%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate55%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate77%
Parent education - declined to state33%

Geometry

All Students8%
Females6%
Males11%
African American6%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino8%
White (not Hispanic)8%
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability8%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only8%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate5%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)3%
Parent education - college graduate7%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate31%
Parent education - declined to state9%

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

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/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 no reported disabilityn/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/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 Students45%
Females45%
Males45%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability46%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate48%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%
Parent education - declined to state23%

World History

All Students33%
Females31%
Males37%
African American35%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)34%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability34%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate45%
Parent education - declined to state21%
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 Students3%
Females6%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)4%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability4%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
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

Algebra II

All Students4%
Females0%
Males9%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)5%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged3%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability4%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only4%
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)0%
Parent education - college graduate12%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students17%
Females17%
Males17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
White (not Hispanic)27%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability19%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only17%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)13%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Chemistry

All Students19%
Females15%
Males27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)14%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability18%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
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 graduate31%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

All Students35%
Females36%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)26%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability44%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students51%
Females54%
Males47%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disability40%
Students with no reported disability52%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%
Parent education - declined to state56%

Geometry

All Students0%
Females0%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)0%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability0%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state0%

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

All Students32%
Females33%
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)35%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability33%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only32%
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 graduate31%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Physics

All Students75%
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 disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability75%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
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 Students40%
Females37%
Males45%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disability22%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate14%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)34%
Parent education - college graduate49%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate69%
Parent education - declined to state50%

World History

All Students38%
Femalesn/a
Males41%
African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability40%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
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
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.

223 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
72%
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%
Females91%
Males80%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Declined to state100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learnern/a
Language Fluency Unknownn/a

Math

All Students79%
Females84%
Males74%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Declined to state93%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Economic Status Unknownn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learnern/a
Language Fluency Unknownn/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 62% 28%
Hispanic or Latino 15% 49%
Multiple or No Response 9% 3%
African American 7% 7%
Asian 3% 8%
Filipino 2% 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1% 1%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 10%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 235%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school Brick and Mortar Public School
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 19N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 2N/A11
Average years teaching 9N/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

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • WASC Accreditation (2011)
  • National Junior Honor Society Grant (2011)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs

Arts & music

Music
  • Theory
Media arts
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production
Clubs
  • Art club
  • Arts and crafts
  • Dance club: Flamenco
  • Sewing/knitting club

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • German
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Clubs
  • Foreign language club: Spanish, French, German

Health & athletics

Clubs
  • Cooking club
  • Yoga club

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Clubs
  • Debate
  • National Honor Society
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Katrina Abston
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Part-time study
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (805) 581-0330

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Advanced placement courses
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
  • Independent Study
  • Virtual school
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • German
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • None

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • None
Girls sports
  • None

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • Theory
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Art club
  • Arts and crafts
  • Astronomy club
  • Book/reading club
  • Chess club
  • Community service
  • Cooking club
  • Dance club: Flamenco
  • Debate
  • Foreign language club: Spanish, French, German
  • Lego club
  • National Honor Society
  • Oceanography club
  • Sewing/knitting club
  • Yoga club
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
More from this school
  • At CAVA, we put extra effort into creating social and academic opportunities outside of the home, so students and their families can make friends and stay connected. In addition to ongoing in-person and online events, we offer the Community Day program for CAVA families, as well as parents to enjoy the best of two learning environments—a traditional brick-and-mortar setting and online learning—with the support of an entire community of students and their families, CAVA teachers and staff.
School leaders can update this information here.

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