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This is basically a good school. The one area that I found disappointing was this: Many students have problems with Chemistry and Algebra and higher math. THEY HAVE A POOR TUTORING PLAN TO HELP THESE STUDENTS...the only plan the school seemed to have was informal tutoring by "A" students. This didn't work due to these "A" students not showing up or too few of them showing up to handle the need for tutoring. They need to develope a list of chemistry and math ADULT tutors to help students who need extra help.
—Submitted by a parent
I am currently a student at Santa Susana High School and I love it! It is a really great schools with a great staff. Santa Su is like a second home for mr and i love it here. And people might say this school is for "freaks" but it isnt. I am in the Choir Department and it is prob the best thing i couldve done at Santa Su!!!! <333
—Submitted by a student
My son attended private school his whole life. He was ready to experience some reality. I have been impressed with the school from the beginning. An Assistant Vice Principal is out in the school yard every morning and afternoon along with the Principal visitng with the kids during lunch time. Important to get to know your students! The classes have been challenging and my son are taking College Prep and AP classes in his freshmen year. Counselor and school involvement are important to this school and it shows!
—Submitted by a parent
This school is ok not great but not bad how do i know im a student at santa susana high school they make a big deal about how its "So much diffrent then others schools" and its not. And they always side with teachers not students. And all the money they make goes to the School of Art thats the only one they care about they couldn't care less about the School of Technology or the School of Academics even though thier the one that actually do stuff.
—Submitted by a student
I have had 4 sons attend this school. Students are accepted for who they are besides getting a good education.
—Submitted by a parent
Smaller enrollment, quality education is stressed. Individual attention
—Submitted by a parent
My daughter is in her freshmen year. Great school, very friendly environment. She loves to go this school and I see her developing into a well rounded individual who can share her interest in art with others and grow in her academics.
—Submitted by a parent
The greatest public school in Simi Valleyt academically.
—Submitted by a parent
The kids are all so nice and the teachers are the best.
—Submitted by a parent
I love the school because it gives students the chance to excel in their field of interest, where other high schools dont offer things like this.
—Submitted by a parent
It's got a GREAT program for those kids who want to excell in technology & the performing arts!!
—Submitted by a parent
The faculty and administration is caring and helpful. They respond to messages quickly and are very professional. The campus is laid out well and the students appear to really enjoy going to school.
—Submitted by a parent
cherishes and nourishes individuality and opportunity
—Submitted by a parent
I'm new to the school this year and it really is a great school.
—Submitted by a teacher
It's a great school, with great opportunities. Very focused on the arts and technology.
—Submitted by a parent
My daughter goes there and absolutly loves alll the programs they have to offer her and her classmates. Santa Susana Rocks!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent
I believe their Academic Program and their dedication to help their students excel in all they do is commendable. The students show they care and also take pride in being part of the student body. Their staff examples are visible in how the students approach their studies
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The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.
The state average for Algebra I was 25% in 2012.
184 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 60% in 2012.
55 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 39% in 2012.
270 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2012.
324 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2012.
12 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.
126 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 50% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 13% in 2012.
59 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 42% in 2012.
158 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 43% in 2012.
318 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.
29 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 35% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.
347 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.
120 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 75% in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.
348 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 46% in 2012.
354 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 10% in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 15% in 2012.
98 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 53% in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.
278 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 38% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
288 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.
50 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 49% in 2012.
124 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.
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The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.
300 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 18% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 30% |
| Females | 27% |
| Males | 35% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 55% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 27% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 14% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 39% |
| Students with disability | 25% |
| Students with no reported disability | 30% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 31% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 25% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 31% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 23% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 41% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 57% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 13% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 100% |
| Females | 100% |
| Males | 100% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 100% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 100% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 100% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 100% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 65% |
| Females | 61% |
| Males | 71% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 62% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 69% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 51% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 72% |
| Students with disability | 57% |
| Students with no reported disability | 66% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 66% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 53% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 63% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 68% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 73% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 58% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 53% |
| All Students | 84% |
| Females | 85% |
| Males | 82% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 91% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 85% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 87% |
| Students with disability | 69% |
| Students with no reported disability | 85% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 84% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 69% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 78% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 84% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 89% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 94% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 74% |
| All Students | 17% |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 17% |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 17% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 75% |
| Females | 69% |
| Males | 83% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 77% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 73% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 77% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 75% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 74% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 95% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 79% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 69% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 72% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 84% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 82% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 22% |
| Females | 19% |
| Males | 26% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 15% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 33% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 16% |
| Students with disability | 12% |
| Students with no reported disability | 26% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 22% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 21% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 24% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 65% |
| Females | 58% |
| Males | 73% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 86% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 61% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 69% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 66% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 66% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 82% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 67% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 55% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 80% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 65% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 81% |
| Females | 77% |
| Males | 86% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 90% |
| Filipino | 64% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 83% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Students with disability | 50% |
| Students with no reported disability | 87% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 82% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 59% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 86% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 77% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 84% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 84% |
| All Students | 94% |
| Females | 92% |
| Males | 94% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 89% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 93% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 93% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 93% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 82% |
| Females | 79% |
| Males | 85% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 93% |
| Filipino | 67% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 82% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Students with disability | 57% |
| Students with no reported disability | 86% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 82% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 64% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 78% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 85% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 77% |
| All Students | 41% |
| Females | 35% |
| Males | 47% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 49% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 28% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Students with disability | 47% |
| Students with no reported disability | 40% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 41% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 33% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 41% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 54% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 43% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 88% |
| Females | 86% |
| Males | 91% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 93% |
| Filipino | 83% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 89% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 85% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Students with disability | 75% |
| Students with no reported disability | 90% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 89% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 67% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 87% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 88% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 93% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 85% |
| All Students | 70% |
| Females | 58% |
| Males | 83% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 79% |
| Filipino | 58% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 72% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Students with disability | 46% |
| Students with no reported disability | 75% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 71% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 94% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 47% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 66% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 66% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 79% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 59% |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 16% |
| Females | 11% |
| Males | 26% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 23% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 13% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 18% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 16% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 16% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 31% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 22% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 8% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 49% |
| Females | 46% |
| Males | 53% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 59% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 54% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 30% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 54% |
| Students with disability | 14% |
| Students with no reported disability | 54% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 49% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 83% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 20% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 28% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 47% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 66% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 53% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 50% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 78% |
| Females | 79% |
| Males | 76% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 80% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 83% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 66% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Students with disability | 48% |
| Students with no reported disability | 80% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 79% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 96% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 57% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 60% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 76% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 86% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 84% |
| All Students | 12% |
| Females | 13% |
| Males | 10% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 13% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 15% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 11% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 12% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 13% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 17% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 9% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 46% |
| Females | 35% |
| Males | 62% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 57% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 46% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 36% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 47% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 46% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 46% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 57% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 37% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 52% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 50% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 45% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 66% |
| Females | 61% |
| Males | 74% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 80% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 71% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 57% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Students with disability | 36% |
| Students with no reported disability | 70% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 67% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 85% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 53% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 57% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 60% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 72% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 79% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 70% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 83% in 2012.
358 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.
358 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 95% |
| Females | 96% |
| Males | 95% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 100% |
| Filipino | 100% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 95% |
| Declined to state | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 87% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Economic Status Unknown | 95% |
| Students with disability | 83% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Language Fluency Unknown | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| All Students | 96% |
| Females | 95% |
| Males | 97% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 100% |
| Filipino | 100% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 97% |
| Declined to state | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Economic Status Unknown | 90% |
| Students with disability | 87% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Language Fluency Unknown | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73% | 28% | ||
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% | 49% | ||
| Asian | 6% | 8% | ||
| African American | 2% | 7% | ||
| Filipino | 2% | 3% | ||
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% | 1% | ||
| Multiple or No Response | 1% | 3% | ||
| Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English language learners 1 | 1% | N/A | 24% |
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2 | 15% | N/A | 52% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average class size | 27 | N/A | 25 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average years teaching in district | 12 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 17 | N/A | 13 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full credential | 98% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 0% | N/A | 2% |
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