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Desert Sands Charter School

Charter | 9-12 | 1867 students |

PHONE: (661) 272-0044

FAX: (661) 944-4857

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3030 East Palmdale Blvd.

Suite G

Palmdale, CA 93550

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Antelope Valley Union High School District

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API Results

API Growth (2010-2011)

562 (2011 Growth) 574 (2010 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 2010 and spring 2011 (as reported in September 2011).
The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.

API Growth Target (2010-2011)

-50-25		0255075100

-12 (2011 Growth result)
		11 (2011 Growth target)

	This School	High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2011 schoolwide growth target	No	72%
Met all subgroup growth targets	No	60%

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.

2011 API Growth By Subgroup

562	514	546	624	548	477	402

All Students	African American	Hispanic	White	Socio- econ. Dis- advant.	English Language Learners	Students with Disabilities

The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2010-2011 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
The 2011 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2011.

2010 API Statewide Rank

There is no 2010 API Statewide Rank available for this school.

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 2010 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2010.

2010 API Similar Schools Rank

There is no 2010 API Similar Schools Rank available for this school.

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

2010-2011 API subgroup results

CST Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 9 Algebra II Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) 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 Algebra II was 69% in 2011. General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) Data not available for this school (2011) 0% (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) 20% (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 18% in 2011. Biology/Life Sciences 5% (2011) 20% (2010) 19% (2009) 14% (2008) 0% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 57% in 2011. English Language Arts 26% (2011) 25% (2010) 23% (2009) 22% (2008) 13% (2007) 10% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2011. Physics Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Physics was 16% in 2006. Earth Science 8% (2011) 8% (2010) 7% (2009) 7% (2008) 3% (2007) 2% (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 37% in 2011. World History 0% (2011) 13% (2010) 17% (2009) 9% (2008) 8% (2007) The state average for World History was 48% in 2011. Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) 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 Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2011. Algebra I 2% (2011) 2% (2010) 1% (2009) 1% (2008) 1% (2007) 1% (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 23% in 2011. Geometry 0% (2011) 0% (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) 14% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 10 Algebra II 0% (2011) 6% (2010) 0% (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) 0% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Algebra II was 43% in 2011. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) 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 High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 77% in 2011. Science 16% (2011) 14% (2010) 9% (2009) 9% (2008) 6% (2007) 6% (2006) The state average for Science was 50% in 2011. Biology/Life Sciences 19% (2011) 17% (2010) 12% (2009) 7% (2008) 3% (2007) 2% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2011. English Language Arts 21% (2011) 16% (2010) 19% (2009) 17% (2008) 12% (2007) 10% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011. Chemistry Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) 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 Chemistry was 46% in 2011. Earth Science 8% (2011) 16% (2010) 5% (2009) 8% (2008) 6% (2007) 2% (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2011. World History 10% (2011) 14% (2010) 14% (2009) 10% (2008) 4% (2007) 6% (2006) The state average for World History was 45% in 2011. Algebra I 3% (2011) 3% (2010) 3% (2009) 2% (2008) 1% (2007) 2% (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 13% in 2011. Geometry 2% (2011) 4% (2010) 0% (2009) 4% (2008) 0% (2007) 0% (2006) The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 11 Algebra II 2% (2011) 0% (2010) 0% (2009) 7% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Algebra II was 16% in 2011. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) 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 High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 50% in 2011. Biology/Life Sciences 16% (2011) 13% (2010) 9% (2009) 12% (2008) 17% (2007) 6% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 49% in 2011. U.S. History 16% (2011) 12% (2010) 9% (2009) 15% (2008) 6% (2007) 12% (2006) The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2011. English Language Arts 23% (2011) 18% (2010) 15% (2009) 22% (2008) 16% (2007) 14% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2011. Physics Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) 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 Physics was 56% in 2011. Chemistry 9% (2011) 0% (2010) 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 Chemistry was 29% in 2011. Earth Science 9% (2011) 11% (2010) 13% (2009) 19% (2008) 17% (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 35% in 2011. World History 14% (2011) 12% (2010) 16% (2009) 20% (2008) 12% (2007) The state average for World History was 17% in 2011. Algebra I 4% (2011) 4% (2010) 5% (2009) 3% (2008) 5% (2007) 0% (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2011. Geometry 1% (2011) 0% (2010) 0% (2009) 0% (2008) 0% (2007) 6% (2006) The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 About the tests In 2010-2011 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 The California Reading List: Helpful information to support your child's reading
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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 II	This School
Subgroup results not available

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

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	5%
Females	3%
Males	9%
African American	8%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	5%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	3%
Students with no reported disability	5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	5%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	26%
Females	27%
Males	24%
African American	21%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	24%
American Indian or Alaska Native	18%
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	42%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Non-economically disadvantaged	40%
Students participating in special education program	7%
Students with no reported disability	28%
English learner	6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	28%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	19%
Parent education - high school graduate	24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	35%
Parent education - college graduate	31%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	43%
Parent education - declined to state	20%

Earth Science	This School
All Students	8%
Females	4%
Males	11%
African American	2%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	7%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	18%
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Non-economically disadvantaged	19%
Students participating in special education program	2%
Students with no reported disability	9%
English learner	6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	8%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	5%
Parent education - high school graduate	8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	10%
Parent education - college graduate	10%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	24%
Parent education - declined to state	6%

World History	This School
All Students	0%
Males	0%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	0%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	0%
Students with no reported disability	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	0%

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1	This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This School
All Students	2%
Females	2%
Males	2%
African American	0%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	2%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	5%
Economically disadvantaged	1%
Non-economically disadvantaged	6%
Students participating in special education program	0%
Students with no reported disability	2%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	2%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	1%
Parent education - high school graduate	2%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	2%
Parent education - college graduate	4%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	11%
Parent education - declined to state	1%

Geometry	This School
All Students	0%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	0%
Students with no reported disability	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	0%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Algebra II	This School
All Students	0%
Females	0%
Males	0%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	0%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	0%
Non-economically disadvantaged	0%
Students with no reported disability	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	0%

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

Science	This School
All Students	16%
Females	13%
Males	18%
African American	8%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	14%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	25%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Non-economically disadvantaged	29%
Students participating in special education program	6%
Students with no reported disability	18%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	11%
Parent education - high school graduate	14%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	21%
Parent education - college graduate	21%
Parent education - declined to state	15%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	19%
Females	15%
Males	21%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Non-economically disadvantaged	27%
Students with no reported disability	22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	22%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	21%
Females	22%
Males	20%
African American	13%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	19%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	31%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Non-economically disadvantaged	31%
Students participating in special education program	10%
Students with no reported disability	23%
English learner	2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	23%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	14%
Parent education - high school graduate	23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	25%
Parent education - college graduate	24%
Parent education - declined to state	21%

Chemistry	This School
Subgroup results not available

Earth Science	This School
All Students	8%
Females	0%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	5%
Students with no reported disability	9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	9%
Parent education - high school graduate	8%

World History	This School
All Students	10%
Females	4%
Males	18%
African American	0%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	9%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	20%
Economically disadvantaged	7%
Non-economically disadvantaged	18%
Students participating in special education program	17%
Students with no reported disability	9%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	11%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	3%
Parent education - high school graduate	12%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	20%
Parent education - college graduate	9%
Parent education - declined to state	7%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	3%
Females	5%
Males	1%
African American	2%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	4%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	2%
Economically disadvantaged	4%
Non-economically disadvantaged	0%
Students participating in special education program	0%
Students with no reported disability	4%
English learner	4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	3%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	3%
Parent education - high school graduate	1%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	5%
Parent education - college graduate	9%
Parent education - declined to state	0%

Geometry	This School
All Students	2%
Females	0%
Males	3%
African American	0%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	2%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	0%
Economically disadvantaged	2%
Non-economically disadvantaged	0%
Students participating in special education program	0%
Students with no reported disability	1%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	1%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	0%
Parent education - high school graduate	0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	3%
Parent education - college graduate	6%
Parent education - declined to state	0%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Algebra II	This School
All Students	2%
Females	0%
Males	3%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	0%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	0%
Economically disadvantaged	2%
Non-economically disadvantaged	0%
Students with no reported disability	2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	2%
Parent education - high school graduate	0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	8%
Parent education - college graduate	0%

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

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	16%
Females	12%
Males	21%
African American	3%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	14%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	25%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Non-economically disadvantaged	19%
Students participating in special education program	8%
Students with no reported disability	18%
English learner	6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	14%
Parent education - high school graduate	13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	20%
Parent education - college graduate	17%
Parent education - declined to state	10%

U.S. History	This School
All Students	16%
Females	11%
Males	22%
African American	10%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	15%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	16%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Non-economically disadvantaged	22%
Students participating in special education program	5%
Students with no reported disability	18%
English learner	8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	17%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	10%
Parent education - high school graduate	15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	15%
Parent education - college graduate	29%
Parent education - declined to state	11%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	23%
Females	27%
Males	19%
African American	11%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	32%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Non-economically disadvantaged	25%
Students participating in special education program	4%
Students with no reported disability	26%
English learner	8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	25%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	19%
Parent education - high school graduate	20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	27%
Parent education - college graduate	29%
Parent education - declined to state	17%

Physics	This School
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This School
All Students	9%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Students with no reported disability	9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	9%

Earth Science	This School
All Students	9%
Females	8%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	9%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	10%
Students with no reported disability	10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	10%

World History	This School
All Students	14%
Females	14%
Males	13%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	9%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Students with no reported disability	14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	14%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	4%
Females	3%
Males	4%
African American	6%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	5%
Economically disadvantaged	5%
Non-economically disadvantaged	0%
Students participating in special education program	0%
Students with no reported disability	5%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	4%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	9%
Parent education - high school graduate	0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	0%
Parent education - college graduate	9%
Parent education - declined to state	8%

Geometry	This School
All Students	1%
Females	1%
Males	2%
African American	0%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	1%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	0%
Economically disadvantaged	2%
Non-economically disadvantaged	0%
Students participating in special education program	0%
Students with no reported disability	2%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	2%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	4%
Parent education - high school graduate	0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	3%
Parent education - college graduate	0%
Parent education - declined to state	0%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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

CAHSEE Results
Scale: % passing Grade 10 English Language Arts 59% (2011) 60% (2010) 59% (2009) 63% (2008) 49% (2007) 59% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 82% in 2011. Math 48% (2011) 46% (2010) 47% (2009) 46% (2008) 41% (2007) 43% (2006) The state average for Math was 83% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 About the Tests In 2010-2011 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 Arts	This School
All Students	59%
Females	62%
Males	54%
African American	47%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	79%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Economic Status Unknown	81%
Students participating in special education program	21%
English learner	38%

Math	This School
All Students	48%
Females	45%
Males	51%
African American	35%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	59%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Economic Status Unknown	53%
Students participating in special education program	21%
English learner	34%
Language Fluency Unknown	38%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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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