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Phineas Banning Senior High School

Public | 8-12 | 3330 students

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Posted January 19, 2011

I am a student here at Phineas Banning High class of 2011, it is a great school. Banning offers wide variety of opportunities to students such as internships at the port of San Pedro to scholarships. Each academy has there positives but it is on the students to learn. Many teacher are there to help every student even Saturdays. Just make sure you do pick the right academy according to your interest. ITA does offer a lot to students especially with the mentality of doing better and preparing us for the future years to come. They have the best teachers, field trips, and banquets!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 1, 2010

I personally can say that Banning is one of the best schools any student can go to...it has willing to help teachers, various academies which prepare you for college and the overall eniviornment is usually friendly........from the teachers and staff there cannot be a time where you are confused on a homework task...and if you are you can ask any teacher and they are willing to help...home of the pilots...they are the best!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 27, 2010

Schools like this one need to find a way to weed out the students who really don't want to be there so students that really want to education, receive one. There is much intimidation and violence committed by these bad apples and it is hard for students to concentrate on schooling.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 13, 2007

I was a student here and I can personally tell you that the school is a lot better than it appears to be. There are many opportunities for the students and plenty of help is offered by the faculty. Programs such as Magnet and ITA really help you get prepared for college. The school also seems to be improving every year.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 30, 2007

I have two kids that have attended Banning High School and I am also an alumni my son is class of '06' and my daughter is in the ninth grade. My son graduated with honors and is attending UC Davis but he was also very committed to school worked hard to achieve this my daughter on the other hand could care less and is not motivated I don't blame the school I blame the students that don't realize that these years of High School is what will build there future there is so many great teachers there who spend there lunch time in the classroom offering extra help and tutoring for the kids who really want to learn.If your child is not learning it is not the schools fault its the student who is making this choice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 24, 2006

As a past student, I can say that the academic opportunities are there for the students that really want to take advantage of them. After graduating from Banning HS, I was well prepared to attend an university and obtain a BSN in Nursing. This school has some exceptional teachers that will help you archive your educational goals. Unfortunately, some of the attending students are there to kill time and give this school a bad rep. Parents need to be involved in the future of their kids to help guide them along with the school personnel.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 15, 2006

As a graduated student from Banning High, I can say this school is not what everyone seems to depict it as. Anyone who wants to come out successfull will do so. Parents who do say their children arent learning anything, dont blame it on the school the school has more than enough to offer, academies of many kind. Check your children and find out what they are doing, if they really are getting involved. I am now in college, was involved at Banning. Bottom line, Banning is a great school, the best. Parents get involved! Thats what the school needs. Too much talk, and no action from the parents.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 20, 2006

Banning is a great school, I really don't understand why it is critiqued so badly. It all depends on the students' effort. If they want to succeed they will, if they don't want to succeed they won't. Banning is now offering many great academies that students can join such as the International Trade Academy, GESA, Global Safety Academy, etc.. where students have the chance to learn about different careers and job opportunities that they might want to pursue in life. I as an alumni of Banning High School am glad to say that Banning is a great school. As I said it all depends on the students' efforts not on the reputation that the school might have!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 10, 2006

The teachers have an uphill battle as there is little parental involvement and administration is unstable.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 25, 2005

Banning is not the best school for any child to go to. Since I am a parent and one of my children were going to go there I know what it looks like first hand. The campus is dirty. If I was a parent looking at Banning as an option I would recommend you looking at king drew or San Pedro if those schools are to far from your house I would try Sarah or St. Paul they are public school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2005

I don't think my child is learning anything at all.
—Submitted by a parent


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682

Change from
2011 to 2012

+23

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

2 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

6 / 10


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682

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2011 to 2012

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2 / 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.
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The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 49% in 2012.

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English Language Arts

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

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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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

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Science

The state average for Science was 66% 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 25% in 2012.

573 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
7%
Algebra II

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

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
23%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

657 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
13%
Earth Science

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

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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English Language Arts

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

962 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
25%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
12%
Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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

246 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
5%
World History

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

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
5%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
1%

2010

 
 
5%

2009

 
 
5%
Algebra II

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

249 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
18%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

246 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
14%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

376 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
3%
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.

730 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
28%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
3%

2009

 
 
3%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

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

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

715 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
22%
World History

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

515 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
20%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
7%
Algebra II

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
9%
Biology/Life Sciences

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
20%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
4%
Earth Science

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
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English Language Arts

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

478 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
29%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
3%

2009

 
 
2%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

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

181 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
24%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
12%
U.S. History

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

476 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
31%
World History

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
0%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Geometry

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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Science

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students14%
Females15%
Males14%
African Americann/a
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Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino14%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability16%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented41%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)8%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state16%

Algebra II

All Students35%
Females37%
Males33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino35%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability34%
English learner36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only35%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented51%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state30%

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students26%
Females24%
Males27%
African American17%
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Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability28%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented73%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)34%
Parent education - college graduate37%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate20%
Parent education - declined to state18%

Earth Science

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English Language Arts

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Females40%
Males35%
African American31%
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Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate39%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate46%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate56%
Parent education - declined to state34%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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Females13%
Males21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino17%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability19%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate11%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state3%

Geometry

All Students35%
Females36%
Males33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability39%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented68%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)27%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state33%

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

All Students7%
Females6%
Males7%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino6%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability9%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only9%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate11%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)5%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state8%

World History

All Students9%
Females2%
Males13%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Non-economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability11%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only13%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented43%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state8%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students10%
Females12%
Males8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability11%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state9%

Algebra II

All Students11%
Females10%
Males11%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability11%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only12%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented38%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)4%
Parent education - college graduate35%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state11%

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students17%
Females13%
Males19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Non-economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability18%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate11%
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)25%
Parent education - college graduate19%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state18%

Chemistry

All Students10%
Females9%
Males12%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability10%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only11%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented34%
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - college graduate13%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state12%

Earth Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students36%
Females41%
Males32%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino35%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander55%
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)36%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state34%

Geometry

All Students27%
Females29%
Males25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability31%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented64%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)18%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state29%

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

All Students54%
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with no reported disability55%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students38%
Females35%
Males40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander55%
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disability10%
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)46%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state32%

World History

All Students32%
Females29%
Males38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability36%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented74%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate42%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Algebra II

All Students12%
Females9%
Males16%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino12%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability14%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only13%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate13%
Parent education - high school graduate15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state16%

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students42%
Females40%
Males43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability46%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state33%

Chemistry

All Students16%
Females12%
Males23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino16%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability18%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented48%
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%
Parent education - college graduate28%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state20%

Earth Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students47%
Females53%
Males41%
African American6%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate52%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state43%

Geometry

All Students14%
Females9%
Males18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino13%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Non-economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability15%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented61%
Parent education - not a high school graduate11%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)7%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state8%

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

All Students35%
Females32%
Males39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability36%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only35%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented55%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state45%

Physics

All Students28%
Females28%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability34%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented81%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state25%

U.S. History

All Students47%
Females40%
Males55%
African American24%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disability16%
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented82%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate52%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state44%

World History

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

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

707 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

692 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%
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 Students73%
Females79%
Males68%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Economic Status Unknown83%
Students with disability29%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner31%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a

Math

All Students77%
Females78%
Males76%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander91%
White (not Hispanic)71%
Declined to staten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Economic Status Unknown82%
Students with disability36%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner48%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 89% 49%
African American 6% 7%
Filipino 2% 3%
Pacific Islander 2% 1%
White 2% 28%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 8%
Multiple or No Response 0% 3%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 122%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 268%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 98% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
All other non-English languages 0% 1%
Ilocano 0% 0%
Khmer (Cambodian) 0% 0%
Samoan 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 10N/A11
Average years teaching 10N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 98%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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