API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

771 (2009 Growth)
773 (2008 Base)

  • The Academic Performance Index (API) system is based on year-over-year test score performance through a two-year cycle. The Base score is for the first year and the Growth score is for the second year.
  • Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school's test score performance improved between spring 2008 and spring 2009 (as reported in September 2009).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2008-2009)

-50-25 0255075100
-2 (2009 Growth result)  
  5 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target No 66%
Met all subgroup growth targets No 37%
  • Each school is assigned an API Growth target by the state, determined by calculating 5% of the difference between the Base API and 800, or a minimum of 5 point growth. Schools with APIs at or above 800 must maintain a minimum API of 800.
  • To encourage schools to improve achievement for all students, the state computes APIs and sets improvement targets for the different student subgroups at the school.
  • The state reports APIs for schools that test a minimum of 85% of eligible students in any subject.

 
2009 API Growth By Subgroup

771
 725
 832
 704
 653
 551
  All
Students		 Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		English Language Learners Students with Disabilities
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2008-2009 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2009 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2009.

2008 API Statewide Rank


  • 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 2008 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2008.

2008 API Similar Schools Rank

  • To create the Similar Schools Rank, the California Department of Education compares this school's test scores to 100 schools across the state with similar demographic profiles.
  • California uses parent education level, poverty level, student mobility, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.

Testing in California: An Overview

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2008-2009 API subgroup results  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 46% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 91% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 56% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 33% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
 72% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 14% (2009)
 14% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 77% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 49% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 53% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 37% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 54% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 73% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 50% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 35% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 34% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 4% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 20% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 9% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 45% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 29% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 64% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 60% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 63% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 42% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 41% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 0% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 16% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 9% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 7% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9
Algebra IIThis School
Subgroup results not available

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
Subgroup results not available

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students91%
Females91%
Males91%
African Americann/a
Asian86%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with no reported disability91%
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduate83%
Parent education - high school graduate93%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)87%
Parent education - college graduate93%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students56%
Females59%
Males51%
African American50%
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to state50%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students33%
Females27%
Males39%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disability10%
Students with no reported disability34%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%
Gifted and talented69%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate40%
Parent education - declined to state46%

World HistoryThis School
All Students72%
Females69%
Males78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with no reported disability71%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - high school graduate70%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate59%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students14%
Females16%
Males14%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)24%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability16%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only17%
Gifted and talented32%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)15%
Parent education - college graduate20%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate22%
Parent education - declined to state33%

GeometryThis School
All Students77%
Females76%
Males79%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Students with no reported disability77%
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate67%
Parent education - high school graduate71%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)75%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students49%
Females40%
Males61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Students with no reported disability49%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Gifted and talented59%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)49%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate50%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Females53%
Males53%
African American52%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disability14%
Students with no reported disability55%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate74%
Parent education - declined to state50%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students37%
Females35%
Males39%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disability10%
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Gifted and talented53%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate51%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate51%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students54%
Females58%
Males50%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability57%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate26%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state42%

ChemistryThis School
All Students73%
Females70%
Males76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with no reported disability73%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)83%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students with no reported disability50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%

World HistoryThis School
All Students34%
Females30%
Males38%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disability14%
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Gifted and talented63%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)40%
Parent education - college graduate43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate55%
Parent education - declined to state17%

Algebra IThis School
All Students4%
Females1%
Males6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)6%
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduate0%

GeometryThis School
All Students20%
Females17%
Males23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino16%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)23%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged24%
Students with no reported disability21%
English learner17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%
Gifted and talented39%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)24%
Parent education - college graduate22%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate20%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students9%
Females8%
Males9%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino6%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)10%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only9%
Gifted and talented9%
Parent education - not a high school graduate13%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - college graduate15%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate0%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students45%
Females34%
Males55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Students with no reported disability44%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented58%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate42%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate56%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students64%
Females64%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with no reported disability65%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - high school graduate48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students60%
Females55%
Males64%
African American60%
Asian71%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability61%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Gifted and talented82%
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to state53%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Females56%
Males53%
African American47%
Asian71%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability56%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate59%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate77%
Parent education - declined to state35%

PhysicsThis School
All Students63%
Males69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with no reported disability63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%

ChemistryThis School
All Students42%
Females35%
Males51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)52%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with no reported disability42%
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Gifted and talented63%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate56%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students41%
Females33%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability12%
Students with no reported disability43%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Gifted and talented64%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate51%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate64%
Parent education - declined to state27%

World HistoryThis School
All Students0%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%

Algebra IThis School
All Students16%
Males14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with no reported disability19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only19%

GeometryThis School
All Students9%
Females6%
Males11%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino7%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)11%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged7%
Students with no reported disability9%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only9%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate7%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - college graduate8%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  CAHSEE Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 85% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.

Testing in California: An Overview

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

Scale: % passing

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Females86%
Males85%
African American81%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)96%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disability31%
English learner43%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Females83%
Males86%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disability40%
English learner53%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
2006 - 2007 212121
2005 - 2006 212121
2004 - 2005 222121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 20078%
2005 - 20069%
2004 - 200512%
Source: CA Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Results displayed for each year include the scores for students in grades 11 and 12.

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