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Spotless campus! If you have an opportunity to send your child here, do NOT hesitate!
—Submitted by a parent
Academically, I've been extremely pleased with the level of education my child has received at this school. Excellent school, great teachers. I agree with other reviews that the office staff's attitude could use some improvement. Overall very pleased with West Ranch and consider ourselves fortunate to attend.
—Submitted by a parent
We have been at this school for 3 years and are thrilled! My child has been thoroughly challenged academically, the principal is a man of character who leads the school with a real emphasis on achievement in every sense of the word and the teachers are effective, available and interested. We are so fortunate to get a private school education at a public school!
—Submitted by a parent
Very much agree that staff is rude. Had an awful experience with registrar there. They need to replace staff. I hope they change out as this will give the school overall a better reputation as students are hardworking. Most teachers are decent too. I am wondering if I am making a good choice of letting my child go to this school with rude office personnel. I hope it doesnt' trickle down to the culture of the school as a whole.
—Submitted by a parent
I also agree that the office staff are very rude and a bit on the lazy side. I asked an principal's assitant if she addressed an issues and her response was " i don't go to that side of the campus and that's not my job." I guess if it's not your job you don't have to do it? Go figure. and I noticed a lack of pride on the campus with the principals assistants .The campus is litter with trash.
—Submitted by a parent
We were also disappointed in this school. The office staff is very rude and that should have been a wake up call to us when we first registered there.
—Submitted by a parent
We have been very disappointed in this high school. Teacher quality has been very lacking. Teachers have not been knowledgeable in their fields or in their methods of instruction. Communication with teachers is difficult. Counseling was lacking. Office staff is generally speaking, rude.
—Submitted by a parent
Excellent Public High School!! Spent too much on private education had we known better before!
—Submitted by a parent
WRHS is an excellent school with very high API scores. You even have Chaminade teachers referring Chaminade students here for summer school because of our excellent teachers (I personally know this as a fact). WRHS is WACS accredited and has very good teachers. I am happy I switched my teenagers from Chaminade H.S. to WRHS because I feel our teachers are better qualified than some of theirs. The Prinicipal Mr. Vincent is a strong leader and I think he cares a lot about the students. The learning program is what you as a parent and your children decide to do with their education - Their counselors are great and make sure your teenagers take the correct classes to attend a 4-yr university; they listen to what the parents expect for their teenagers education.
—Submitted by a parent
Could not be more happier than I am with West Ranch. One son is a Jr. the other is a Freshmen. Both are doing exceptionally well in all aspects of school life. The teachers are great, especially the Health teacher Mrs. Sage, Spanish Mr. Helm. Very happy with there soccer program.
—Submitted by a parent
Excellent school. Their music program is one of the best onrd if not the best. This is a new school and their marching band became champions in 2007 within their division. Their academic program is one of the best in the Santa Clarita Valley. So glad we moved to the Santa Clarita Valley. Very safe community for our kids.
—Submitted by a parent
Great school! All staff were responsive to questions and concerns, and the school's academic achievements speak for themselves. Our daughter is proud to have gone there and be a part of the first graduating class, despite there being several established schools in the valley which she could have attended. If you have the chance to send your child to this school, DO NOT HESITATE!
—Submitted by a parent
Amazing school, great sports program, great band which I mention was first in state! and even better teachers! in a nice area, amazing campus spotless! Go here!
Amazing School, in a rich area with a fanatastic sports program, especially their track and field! I feel as a student this is the best place you could go to!
—Submitted by a student
Great high school, in nice area. Academics and sports are very impressive consisdering that the school is only three years new.
—Submitted by a parent
Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.
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 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.
176 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.
241 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 60% in 2012.
571 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 39% in 2012.
15 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2012.
583 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.
20 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.
150 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.
191 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 42% in 2012.
454 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 43% in 2012.
65 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.
526 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 35% in 2012.
161 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.
775 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.
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The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 75% in 2012.
90 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.
776 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for World History was 46% in 2012.
774 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.
90 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 15% in 2012.
157 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 53% in 2012.
266 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.
55 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Earth Science was 38% in 2012.
90 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
768 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.
114 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.
324 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.
171 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.
764 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 | 29% |
| Females | 30% |
| Males | 29% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 35% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 31% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 29% |
| Students with disability | 20% |
| Students with no reported disability | 30% |
| English learner | 19% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 30% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 19% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 21% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 39% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 43% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 43% |
| Females | 41% |
| Males | 44% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 75% |
| Filipino | 25% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 38% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 29% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 44% |
| Students with disability | 25% |
| Students with no reported disability | 43% |
| English learner | 25% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 43% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 88% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 35% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 43% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 56% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 72% |
| Females | 72% |
| Males | 72% |
| African American | 72% |
| Asian | 79% |
| Filipino | 84% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 77% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 51% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Students with disability | 39% |
| Students with no reported disability | 74% |
| English learner | 38% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 74% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 45% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 51% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 64% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 78% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 80% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 60% |
| All Students | 7% |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | 0% |
| 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) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | 0% |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 8% |
| 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 | 80% |
| Males | 72% |
| African American | 70% |
| Asian | 87% |
| Filipino | 89% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57% |
| 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) | 78% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Students with disability | 24% |
| Students with no reported disability | 80% |
| English learner | 37% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 78% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 50% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 51% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 69% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 85% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 47% |
| All Students | 30% |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | 28% |
| 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) | 38% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 43% |
| Students with disability | 30% |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 33% |
| 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 | 76% |
| Females | 72% |
| Males | 82% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 83% |
| Filipino | 67% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 78% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 77% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 76% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 75% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 91% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 61% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 78% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 83% |
| 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 |
| 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 | 34% |
| Females | 40% |
| Males | 28% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 35% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 26% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 36% |
| Students with disability | 25% |
| Students with no reported disability | 35% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 35% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 39% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 33% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 22% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 45% |
| Females | 44% |
| Males | 45% |
| African American | 42% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Filipino | 47% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 41% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 27% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Students with disability | 31% |
| Students with no reported disability | 45% |
| English learner | 44% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 45% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 72% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 8% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 30% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 54% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 53% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 44% |
| All Students | 34% |
| Females | 35% |
| Males | 32% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 43% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 7% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 35% |
| English learner | 8% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 40% |
| 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) | 38% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 53% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 65% |
| Females | 58% |
| Males | 72% |
| African American | 50% |
| Asian | 81% |
| Filipino | 51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 66% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 53% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| Students with disability | 57% |
| Students with no reported disability | 65% |
| English learner | 55% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 65% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 86% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 56% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 50% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 66% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 77% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 57% |
| All Students | 47% |
| Females | 40% |
| Males | 52% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 57% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 47% |
| Students with disability | 26% |
| Students with no reported disability | 53% |
| English learner | 31% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 48% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 41% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 48% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 61% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 70% |
| Females | 74% |
| Males | 67% |
| African American | 55% |
| Asian | 89% |
| Filipino | 90% |
| 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) | 73% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 53% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Students with disability | 24% |
| Students with no reported disability | 74% |
| English learner | 40% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 72% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 96% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 47% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 57% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 56% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 78% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 85% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 56% |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 84% |
| Females | 86% |
| Males | 83% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 88% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 85% |
| Students with no reported disability | 84% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 84% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 94% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 86% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 86% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 86% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 71% |
| Females | 69% |
| Males | 74% |
| African American | 43% |
| Asian | 85% |
| Filipino | 80% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 76% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 53% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Students with disability | 29% |
| Students with no reported disability | 75% |
| English learner | 26% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 74% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 53% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 56% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 62% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 79% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 84% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 39% |
| All Students | 63% |
| Females | 52% |
| Males | 73% |
| African American | 57% |
| Asian | 81% |
| Filipino | 73% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 65% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 49% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Students with disability | 34% |
| Students with no reported disability | 65% |
| English learner | 39% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 64% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 91% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 44% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 47% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 54% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 68% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 75% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 50% |
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 | 30% |
| Females | 38% |
| Males | 22% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 28% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 36% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 28% |
| Students with disability | 8% |
| Students with no reported disability | 38% |
| English learner | 27% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 30% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 27% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 30% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 31% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 36% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 18% |
| Females | 21% |
| Males | 16% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 20% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 19% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 18% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 18% |
| English learner | 18% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 18% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 8% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 13% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 21% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 31% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 86% |
| Females | 84% |
| Males | 88% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 90% |
| Filipino | 75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 87% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 87% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 86% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 86% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 98% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 80% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 88% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 84% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 29% |
| Females | 16% |
| Males | 40% |
| 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 |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 26% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 31% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 28% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 32% |
| 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) | 35% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 33% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 49% |
| Females | 40% |
| Males | 56% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 53% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 31% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 53% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 52% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 51% |
| 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) | 45% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 55% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 82% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 67% |
| Females | 72% |
| Males | 61% |
| African American | 69% |
| Asian | 92% |
| Filipino | 70% |
| 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) | 69% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 38% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 71% |
| Students with disability | 11% |
| Students with no reported disability | 72% |
| English learner | 9% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 70% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 97% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 36% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 59% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 73% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 81% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 61% |
| All Students | 48% |
| Females | 43% |
| Males | 53% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 49% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 27% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 50% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 49% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 48% |
| 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) | 55% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 42% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 44% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 70% |
| Females | 68% |
| Males | 72% |
| African American | 82% |
| Asian | 80% |
| Filipino | 67% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 69% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 63% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 70% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 70% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 69% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 94% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 69% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 61% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 80% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 88% |
| Females | 86% |
| Males | 89% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 90% |
| Filipino | 79% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 88% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 89% |
| 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) | 88% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 84% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 65% |
| Females | 63% |
| Males | 67% |
| African American | 69% |
| Asian | 90% |
| Filipino | 67% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 66% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 36% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Students with disability | 28% |
| Students with no reported disability | 68% |
| English learner | 18% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 67% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 91% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 42% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 61% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 67% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 82% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 41% |
| 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.
786 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.
787 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 | 94% |
| African American | 87% |
| Asian | 99% |
| Filipino | 95% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 96% |
| Declined to state | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Economic Status Unknown | 88% |
| Students with disability | 72% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | 68% |
| Language Fluency Unknown | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| All Students | 96% |
| Females | 96% |
| Males | 96% |
| African American | 87% |
| Asian | 99% |
| Filipino | 100% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 98% |
| Declined to state | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Economic Status Unknown | 81% |
| Students with disability | 76% |
| Tested with modifications | n/a |
| English learner | 76% |
| 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 | 55% | 28% | ||
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% | 49% | ||
| Asian | 13% | 8% | ||
| Filipino | 6% | 3% | ||
| African American | 4% | 7% | ||
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% | 1% | ||
| Multiple or No Response | 0% | 3% | ||
| Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English language learners 1 | 5% | N/A | 24% |
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2 | 5% | N/A | 52% |
| Language | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | 55% | 85% | ||
| Korean | 28% | 1% | ||
| Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) | 4% | 1% | ||
| Arabic | 2% | 1% | ||
| Armenian | 2% | 1% | ||
| Farsi (Persian) | 2% | 0% | ||
| Mandarin (Putonghua) | 2% | 1% | ||
| All other non-English languages | 1% | 1% | ||
| German | 1% | 0% | ||
| Gujarati | 1% | 0% | ||
| Hungarian | 1% | 0% | ||
| Japanese | 1% | 0% | ||
| Portuguese | 1% | 0% | ||
| Punjabi | 1% | 1% | ||
| Vietnamese | 1% | 2% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average class size | 30 | N/A | 25 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average years teaching in district | 7 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 10 | N/A | 13 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full credential | 94% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 2% | N/A | 2% |
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