API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

765 (2009 Growth)
714 (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
  51 (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

765
 760
 753
 756
  All
Students		 African American Hispanic Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant.
  • 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)
Data not available for this school (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
 8% (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 Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
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 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
 23% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 13% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 24% (2009)
 14% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 5% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 35% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 6% (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
 68% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 63% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 52% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
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 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
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 Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 54% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 39% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 2% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 2% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 10% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
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 Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 54% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 42% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 10% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 0% (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)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% 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 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
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 I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 7% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 0% (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
Subgroup results not available

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

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
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
Students with no reported disability8%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Females54%
Males56%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
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
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with no reported disability56%
English learner26%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Parent education - not a high school graduate60%
Parent education - high school graduate63%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate25%
Parent education - declined to state38%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
All Students23%
Females19%
Males28%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino20%
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
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with no reported disability24%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Parent education - not a high school graduate13%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate22%
Parent education - declined to state17%

Algebra IThis School
All Students24%
Females21%
Males29%
African American24%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
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
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged23%
Students with no reported disability25%
English learner19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Parent education - not a high school graduate19%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - college graduate24%
Parent education - declined to state19%

GeometryThis School
All Students5%
Females8%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with no reported disability5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students35%
Females33%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino22%
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
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with no reported disability34%
Fluent-English proficient and English only32%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Females61%
Males74%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino66%
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
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with no reported disability70%
English learner42%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Parent education - not a high school graduate58%
Parent education - high school graduate69%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - declined to state68%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students63%
Females56%
Males70%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
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
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Parent education - not a high school graduate65%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - declined to state65%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students52%
Females44%
Males59%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
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
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner47%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state50%

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students54%
Females38%
Males67%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
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
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Parent education - not a high school graduate39%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - declined to state55%

Algebra IThis School
All Students39%
Females44%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with no reported disability42%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Parent education - high school graduate47%

GeometryThis School
All Students2%
Females3%
Males0%
African American0%
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
Economically disadvantaged2%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability2%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only2%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - declined to state0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students2%
Females0%
Males5%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
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
Economically disadvantaged3%
Students with no reported disability2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state9%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students10%
Females5%
Males18%
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
Economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students54%
Females53%
Males56%
African American45%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with no reported disability59%
English learner31%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Parent education - not a high school graduate58%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - declined to state61%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students42%
Females48%
Males34%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
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
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Parent education - not a high school graduate50%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - declined to state53%

PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
All Students10%
Females9%
Males12%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
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
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged15%
Students with no reported disability11%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only11%
Parent education - high school graduate10%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)21%
Parent education - declined to state0%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
All Students7%
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
Students with no reported disability8%
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
 94% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 71% (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 School
All Students94%
Females95%
Males94%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
English learner89%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Females93%
Males89%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
English learner84%
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 162121
2005 - 2006 162121
2004 - 2005 n/a2121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200722%
2005 - 200622%
2004 - 2005n/a
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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