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San Rafael City High School District

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310 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
Marin County
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PH: (415) 492-3233
FAX: (415) 492-3245

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 2175 students
  • 3 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 86% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 10% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 64% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 54% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
Data not available for this district (2009)
 10% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

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

Algebra I
 19% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 49% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 40% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 84% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 56% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 23% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 52% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 37% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 0% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 50% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 10% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 2% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 8% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 4% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 45% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 49% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 58% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 52% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 39% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 25% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 52% (2009)
 60% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 6% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 6% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 7% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 6% (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.

Testing in California: An Overview

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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 80% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 78% (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.

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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 District
All Students80%
Females85%
Males77%
African American83%
Asian84%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Economic Status Unknown50%
Students with disability40%
English learner22%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Females84%
Males80%
African American82%
Asian95%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Economic Status Unknown58%
Students with disability49%
English learner34%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential97%96%
Emergency credential or waiver<1%2%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1213
Average years teaching in district811
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White45%28%
Hispanic or Latino40%49%
Asian7%8%
Multiple or No Response4%3%
African American2%7%
Filipino<1%3%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program128%51%
English language learners214%24%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,545$9,093
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%61%
Student and staff support10%11%
Administration17%13%
Other expenditures18%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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