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Sonora's Sonora High School is a public school serving 1242 students in grades 9-12.

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I think its a great school im a current student and a bit nerdy the school is...
my daughter attends this school and I am not impressed. she is in the...
There is and has been a lot of bullying in this school. I have contacted the...
The students are terrific kids. The school prepares them for the future and...
Sonora High is an amazing school...i post this message not as a parent, but...

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84% of students at this school are White.

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Posted October 18, 2011

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I think its a great school im a current student and a bit nerdy the school is covered top to bottom in cameras i dont get picked on and its a beautiful school with excellent teachers and fun a principal
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Posted August 20, 2011

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my daughter attends this school and I am not impressed. she is in the honors/AP courses and, due to budget cuts, doesn't have that great of teachers. there are ALOT of fights (3 in one week; doctor visits required). some VERY good teachers, but many just punching the timecard. my daughter likes it, but at her age doesnt know better. no other options in our area, so looking to move. i think this school needs improvement. not impressed at all. the school has a parent volunteer form that you fill out, but noone from the school ever calls. when you call to follow up they are not very friendly. when you call/stop by the school to see if you're needed, they say they'l be in contact with you (not). awesome history program; but very good english teacher got laid off b/c no seniority and budget cuts. this is a school that most students should not attend. kids like principal cuz he's "cool" but has no clue what's going on. overall, not a good school (but we came from an awesome elementary school so i might have high expectations i.e i expect my kids to be educated at school)
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Posted October 11, 2010

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There is and has been a lot of bullying in this school. I have contacted the principle but didn't get much help. I asked about there policy and he said that all he can do is try to stop it. I think they have weak policies and need to reach out to the students that have no or few friends. the ones standing alone at lunch not wait for the child to tell on the bullies, they are scared or fear retribution, still weak policies.
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Posted September 21, 2009

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The students are terrific kids. The school prepares them for the future and encourages them to further their educatuon.

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Posted November 27, 2007

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Sonora High is an amazing school...i post this message not as a parent, but as a student. SHS offers tons of wonderful and original classes. Such as its special needs class. Sonora is one of few schools in california that offers a special needs class right on the main campus. Sonora also offers a type of tradition, due to the small town that this large school is located in you recieve a sense of community and love. Most of the teachers at sonora were at one point a student or a resident of the community. Although this small town is well stuck in the 1950's it teaches your child a sense of values. At one point i was shopping and i saw some children cursing and using foal language, but they saw me and they continued. After they were done they came up to me and appologized for their behavior.
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Posted November 26, 2007

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Sonora Union High School is an outstanding school with many opportunities for students and parents. Its student leadership class is one of the largest in the state and together with its student body, the two (lead by the amazing teacher Steve Southard) work to create and grand environment unique to this school. The school has various clubs, sports teams, and activities (such as a large band which comprises almost a 5th of the school s population) to meet almost any interests. However, like any other school it is up to the student and parents to utilize all of the school attributes in order to ensure a positive outcome for current and future students.
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Posted May 31, 2007

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This is an average school. Although the teachers and academics are very acceptable, predjudious and hate tun rampant as the stereotypes battle it out. This is the same however at every other school. Very little (although some 'bloods') gang influence is in Sonora High. The athletic program is definately above average with a new field of very fine quality and many sports to be in. Also in existance are a number of clubs which you can belong t0 (snow riders, debate, anime, etc.) The food at Sonora High is good, however there are not many healthy options except the foods sold at the deli, such as custom made sandwhiches and fruit juice slushies. Different areas of the school tend to be divided into 'areas' for different types of people i.e. emos, goths, preppy's, jocks. The school is in good condition and has very strong spirit.
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Posted December 5, 2006

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This school is the best school that I have attended. It has very strong academic activities. Keep up the good work
—Submitted by breanna pardo, a student

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Posted June 23, 2005

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My daughter is taking a volleyball clinic this summer at Sonora High and Coach Kim is awesome. This clinic was money well spent. Coach Kim is making learning fun. The H.S. Gym is awesome. It is clean and everyone around is vey friendly and helpful. I can't say enough about what a great program this is. Keep up the great work Coach Kim.
—Submitted by Lisa, a parent

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

This school's
API score

784

Change from
2011 to 2012

+15

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

6 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

1 / 10

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API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?

The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.

This school met its schoolwide API target for 2012.
This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

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This school's
API score

784

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

Change from
2011 to 2012

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Change from 2011 to 2012

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API Statewide Rank
(2011)

6 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)

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

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

1 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

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

Algebra I

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

205 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Algebra II

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

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Biology/Life Sciences

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

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Earth Science

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

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English Language Arts

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

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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

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World History

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

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About the tests

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Algebra II

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

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Biology/Life Sciences

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

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Earth Science

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

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English Language Arts

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

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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

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

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Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

World History

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

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Algebra II

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Biology/Life Sciences

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

Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Earth Science

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

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English Language Arts

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

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

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U.S. History

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

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

World History

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

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About the tests

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students	28%
Females	29%
Males	26%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	10%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	29%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Non-economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disability	0%
Students with no reported disability	29%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	28%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	22%
Parent education - college graduate	47%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	36%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Algebra II

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

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students	92%
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
Other 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	92%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	92%
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

Earth Science

All Students	90%
Females	90%
Males	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
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)	92%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	89%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	90%
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)	83%
Parent education - college graduate	92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

English Language Arts

All Students	74%
Females	78%
Males	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	48%
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)	76%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
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	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	55%
Parent education - high school graduate	62%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	71%
Parent education - college graduate	82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	97%
Parent education - declined to state	64%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

Geometry

All Students	65%
Females	69%
Males	59%
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)	63%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	65%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	65%
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)	64%
Parent education - college graduate	76%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	65%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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

World History

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

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About 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 Students	14%
Females	15%
Males	13%
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)	17%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Non-economically disadvantaged	13%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	16%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	14%
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)	8%
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Algebra II

All Students	25%
Females	24%
Males	26%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	8%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	28%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	25%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	25%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	25%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	40%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	6%
Parent education - college graduate	28%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	41%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students	57%
Females	57%
Males	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	52%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	59%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	59%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	57%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	53%
Parent education - college graduate	71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	87%
Parent education - declined to state	50%

Chemistry

All Students	41%
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
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	42%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	42%
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

Earth Science

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

English Language Arts

All Students	56%
Females	60%
Males	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	56%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	57%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	57%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	51%
Parent education - college graduate	70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	82%
Parent education - declined to state	36%

Geometry

All Students	17%
Females	10%
Males	22%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	17%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	17%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Non-economically disadvantaged	18%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	17%
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	24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	13%
Parent education - college graduate	14%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

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

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

Science

All Students	64%
Females	63%
Males	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	64%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	65%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	64%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	54%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	58%
Parent education - college graduate	75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	82%
Parent education - declined to state	57%

World History

All Students	55%
Females	48%
Males	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	49%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	57%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disability	17%
Students with no reported disability	58%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	55%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	52%
Parent education - college graduate	66%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	79%
Parent education - declined to state	44%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students	0%
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	0%
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

Algebra II

All Students	4%
Females	3%
Males	6%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	8%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	4%
Economically disadvantaged	0%
Non-economically disadvantaged	6%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	4%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	4%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	0%
Parent education - college graduate	6%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Biology/Life Sciences

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

Chemistry

All Students	59%
Females	52%
Males	65%
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)	63%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	59%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	59%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	77%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	53%
Parent education - college graduate	55%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	100%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Earth Science

All Students	64%
Females	63%
Males	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	50%
White (not Hispanic)	67%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	64%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	63%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	82%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	62%
Parent education - college graduate	62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

English Language Arts

All Students	60%
Females	61%
Males	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	35%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	63%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	59%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	59%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	58%
Parent education - college graduate	58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	92%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Geometry

All Students	11%
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)	13%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	0%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	11%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	11%
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

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

All Students	31%
Females	26%
Males	36%
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)	31%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Non-economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	31%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	31%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	48%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	28%
Parent education - college graduate	17%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	62%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

Physics

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

U.S. History

All Students	56%
Females	48%
Males	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	28%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	60%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disability	15%
Students with no reported disability	58%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	56%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	54%
Parent education - college graduate	62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	80%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

World History

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

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 83% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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 Students	86%
Females	90%
Males	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	92%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	86%
Declined to state	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Economic Status Unknown	n/a
Students with disability	36%
Tested with modifications	n/a
English learner	n/a
Language Fluency Unknown	n/a
Migrant education	n/a

Math

All Students	88%
Females	88%
Males	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	89%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	89%
Declined to state	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Economic Status Unknown	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Tested with modifications	n/a
English learner	n/a
Language Fluency Unknown	n/a
Migrant education	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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By grade

Grade 9
 
9
Grade 10
 
7
Grade 11
 
7
All students
 
7

By gender

Female
 
7
Male
 
8
All students
 
7

By ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
 
6
White (not Hispanic)
 
8
All students
 
7

By other groups

Economically disadvantaged
 
6
Non-economically disadvantaged
 
7
Students with disability
 
2
Students with no reported disability
 
8
Fluent-English proficient and English only
 
7
Gifted and talented
 
9
Parent education - not a high school graduate
 
6
Parent education - high school graduate
 
7
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)
 
7
Parent education - college graduate
 
8
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate
 
9
Parent education - declined to state
 
7
All students
 
7

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Teachers

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
White	84%	28%
Hispanic or Latino	10%	49%
American Indian or Alaska Native	3%	1%
African American	1%	7%
Asian	1%	8%
Filipino	1%	3%
Multiple or No Response	0%	3%
Pacific Islander	0%	1%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

	This school	District average	State average
English language learners ¹	0%	N/A	24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program ²	25%	N/A	52%

Source:¹ CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source:² NCES, 2008-2009

Average class size

	This school	District average	State average
Average class size	28	N/A	25

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

	This school	District average	State average
Average years teaching in district	12	N/A	11
Average years teaching	19	N/A	13

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

	This school	District average	State average
Full credential	100%	N/A	96%
Emergency credential or waiver	0%	N/A	2%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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Earth Science

English Language Arts

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

Geometry

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

World History

About the tests

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology/Life Sciences

Chemistry

Earth Science

English Language Arts

Geometry

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

Science

World History

About the tests

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Algebra II

Biology/Life Sciences

Chemistry

Earth Science

English Language Arts

Geometry

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

Physics

U.S. History

World History

About the tests

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology/Life Sciences

Earth Science

English Language Arts

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

Geometry

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

World History

About the tests

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Geometry

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