API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

816 (2009 Growth)
793 (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
  23 (2009 Growth result)
  5 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target Yes 66%
Met all subgroup growth targets Yes 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

816
 827
  All
Students		 White
  • 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
 50% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 0% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 80% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 73% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 69% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
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 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
 37% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 60% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 43% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 71% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 61% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 56% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 66% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 71% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 67% (2009)
 72% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 58% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 44% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 20% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 17% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 50% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 69% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 65% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 64% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 60% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 56% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 31% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
Data not available for this school (2009)
 0% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 4% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 34% (2009)
 19% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 0% (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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  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
All Students50%
Females45%
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)58%
Non-economically disadvantaged47%
Students with no reported disability50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Parent education - declined to state50%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students0%
Males0%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Parent education - declined to state0%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students80%
Females67%
Males92%
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)76%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with no reported disability80%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Parent education - declined to state80%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Females83%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Native20%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Declined to state86%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with no reported disability73%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Parent education - declined to state73%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Males75%
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)68%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with no reported disability69%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Parent education - declined to state68%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students37%
Females46%
Males28%
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)40%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged38%
Students with no reported disability37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Parent education - declined to state36%

GeometryThis School
All Students60%
Females55%
Males64%
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)59%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with no reported disability59%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Parent education - declined to state59%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students43%
Females33%
Males48%
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)40%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with no reported disability43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Parent education - declined to state43%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students71%
Females75%
Males67%
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)73%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with no reported disability71%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Parent education - declined to state71%

ScienceThis School
All Students61%
Females58%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Native25%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Declined to state68%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with no reported disability62%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Parent education - declined to state62%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students56%
Females53%
Males62%
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)56%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with no reported disability57%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Parent education - declined to state57%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students66%
Females69%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Native50%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Declined to state74%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with no reported disability67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Parent education - declined to state66%

ChemistryThis School
All Students71%
Females59%
Males81%
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)71%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with no reported disability70%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Parent education - declined to state70%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students67%
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 disadvantaged67%
Students with no reported disability67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Parent education - declined to state67%

World HistoryThis School
All Students58%
Females49%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Native42%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Declined to state58%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with no reported disability58%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Parent education - declined to state58%

Algebra IThis School
All Students44%
Females22%
Males58%
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)48%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with no reported disability43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Parent education - declined to state42%

GeometryThis School
All Students20%
Females21%
Males18%
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)23%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with no reported disability20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Parent education - declined to state20%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students17%
Females7%
Males24%
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)21%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with no reported disability17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Parent education - declined to state17%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students50%
Females38%
Males71%
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)52%
Non-economically disadvantaged51%
Students with no reported disability51%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Parent education - declined to state51%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students69%
Females63%
Males75%
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)69%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with no reported disability69%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Parent education - declined to state69%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students65%
Females63%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
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)67%
Declined to state69%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with no reported disability65%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Parent education - declined to state65%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students64%
Females72%
Males57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
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)71%
Declined to state69%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Students with no reported disability66%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Parent education - declined to state65%

PhysicsThis School
All Students60%
Females47%
Males77%
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)55%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with no reported disability62%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Parent education - declined to state60%

ChemistryThis School
All Students56%
Females47%
Males69%
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)54%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Students with no reported disability56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Parent education - declined to state56%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students4%
Females8%
Males0%
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)0%
Non-economically disadvantaged5%
Students with no reported disability4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only4%
Parent education - declined to state4%

GeometryThis School
All Students34%
Females36%
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)31%
Non-economically disadvantaged29%
Students with no reported disability38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Parent education - declined to state29%
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
 91% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 90% (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 Students91%
Females91%
Males91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Declined to state100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Economic Status Unknown92%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Females89%
Males93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino86%
American Indian or Alaska Native73%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Declined to state95%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Economic Status Unknown92%
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 252121
2005 - 2006 252121
2004 - 2005 252121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200724%
2005 - 200624%
2004 - 200522%
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.

More about the tests  

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How challenging is Arcata High School?

 

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