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California High School

Public | 9-12 | 427 students

 
 
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3 stars

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Posted October 1, 2009

California High School is a great small town school where almost everyone knows everyone else. I like that it has great extracurricular activities, ranging from athletics to academic clubs. Activities like these help keep kids busy and out of trouble. Most teachers are nice and really care about teaching the students. It is a good school for those who have trouble understanding what the teacher wants because the classes are smaller so teachers can dedicate more time individually to each student. Also, I really like that this school has a great agriculture program, such as Ag mechanics and construction where I get to work with my hands either rebuilding a motor or building a trailer. Students who are in Ag will get the chance to travel different places either on contest teams or for conventions. It is a peaceful school for learning, and the recent addition provides more classrooms and space for students. Along with the classrooms, the new library is big and is up to date with all the equipment like computers and projectors. This makes it easier to do presentations and projects. Overall this is a great small town high school with an awesome learning program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2008

the right hand never knows what the left hand is doing. in other words no communication between faculty


Posted April 30, 2003

I believe that California High School is a great school because it provides students with so many oppurtunities. The principal knows how to be a leader. His leadership qualities are excellent. There are many extracurricular activites that provide a wide range of choices.


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About these ratings

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 test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
52%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 56% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 55% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
53%
English

The state average for English was 62% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
Government

The state average for Government was 52% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
59%
U.S. History

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

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students55%
Female52%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Algebra II

All Students46%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Biology

All Students46%
Female45%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English

All Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Free or reduced-price lunch53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English 2

All Students76%
Female73%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Free or reduced-price lunch73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Geometry

All Students69%
Femalen/a
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Government

All Students38%
Female34%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White38%
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

U.S. History

All Students47%
Female33%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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
White 90% 75%
Hispanic 8% 5%
Black 1% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A44%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1501 West Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
Phone: (573) 796-4911

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