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Pacifica High School

Public | 9-12 | 3257 students |

PHONE: (805) 278-5000

FAX: (805) 278-5009

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600 East Gonzales Rd.

Oxnard, CA 93036

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Oxnard Union High School District

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API Results

API Growth (2010-2011)

733 (2011 Growth) 726 (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

		7 (2011 Growth result)
		5 (2011 Growth target)

	This School	High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2011 schoolwide growth target	Yes	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

733	763	886	895	717	833	708	696	486

All Students	African American	Asian	Filipino	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

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

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) 0% (2011) 2% (2010) 2% (2009) 11% (2008) 7% (2007) 7% (2006) The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2011. Biology/Life Sciences 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 Biology/Life Sciences was 57% in 2011. English Language Arts 45% (2011) 47% (2010) 39% (2009) 45% (2008) 35% (2007) 33% (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 40% (2011) 34% (2010) 28% (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 37% in 2011. World History 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) 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) 14% (2008) 10% (2007) 10% (2006) The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2011. Algebra I 15% (2011) 21% (2010) 16% (2009) 38% (2008) 20% (2007) 17% (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 23% in 2011. Geometry 46% (2011) 46% (2010) 40% (2009) 51% (2008) 34% (2007) 26% (2006) The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 10 Algebra II 48% (2011) 45% (2010) 56% (2009) 33% (2008) 25% (2007) 30% (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 43% (2011) 39% (2010) 41% (2009) 37% (2008) 27% (2007) 26% (2006) The state average for Science was 50% in 2011. Biology/Life Sciences 36% (2011) 31% (2010) 33% (2009) 35% (2008) 27% (2007) 23% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2011. English Language Arts 43% (2011) 41% (2010) 42% (2009) 35% (2008) 27% (2007) 25% (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 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 Earth Science was 31% in 2011. World History 54% (2011) 51% (2010) 41% (2009) 36% (2008) 23% (2007) 22% (2006) The state average for World History was 45% in 2011. Algebra I 9% (2011) 18% (2010) 16% (2009) 12% (2008) 1% (2007) 6% (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 13% in 2011. Geometry 12% (2011) 7% (2010) 21% (2009) 6% (2008) 10% (2007) 11% (2006) The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 11 Algebra II 8% (2011) 25% (2010) 16% (2009) 13% (2008) 12% (2007) 5% (2006) The state average for Algebra II was 16% in 2011. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) 32% (2011) 52% (2010) 45% (2009) 31% (2008) 48% (2007) 30% (2006) The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 50% in 2011. Biology/Life Sciences 23% (2011) 30% (2010) 30% (2009) 31% (2008) 18% (2007) 10% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 49% in 2011. U.S. History 46% (2011) 45% (2010) 37% (2009) 35% (2008) 25% (2007) 20% (2006) The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2011. English Language Arts 36% (2011) 40% (2010) 35% (2009) 29% (2008) 26% (2007) 21% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2011. Physics Data not available for this school (2011) 24% (2010) 56% (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 32% (2011) 41% (2010) 41% (2009) 46% (2008) 27% (2007) 22% (2006) The state average for Chemistry was 29% in 2011. Earth Science 37% (2011) 15% (2010) 17% (2009) 25% (2008) 11% (2007) 6% (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 35% in 2011. World History 0% (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) 0% (2009) 0% (2008) 0% (2007) The state average for World History was 17% in 2011. Algebra I 9% (2011) 12% (2010) 13% (2009) 5% (2008) 0% (2007) 5% (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2011. Geometry 5% (2011) 5% (2010) 8% (2009) 5% (2008) 3% (2007) 1% (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
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%
Students participating in special education program	0%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	0%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
Subgroup results not available

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	45%
Females	46%
Males	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	86%
Filipino	88%
Hispanic or Latino	41%
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)	54%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	58%
Students participating in special education program	8%
Students with no reported disability	46%
English learner	6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	55%
Migrant education	35%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	31%
Parent education - high school graduate	47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	53%
Parent education - college graduate	64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	63%
Parent education - declined to state	29%

Earth Science	This School
All Students	40%
Females	31%
Males	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	85%
Hispanic or Latino	38%
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)	43%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	47%
Students participating in special education program	26%
Students with no reported disability	41%
English learner	13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	46%
Migrant education	42%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	31%
Parent education - high school graduate	39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	43%
Parent education - college graduate	60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	60%
Parent education - declined to state	33%

World History	This School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1	This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This School
All Students	15%
Females	19%
Males	13%
African American	n/a
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)	21%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Non-economically disadvantaged	15%
Students participating in special education program	3%
Students with no reported disability	16%
English learner	4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	21%
Migrant education	13%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	15%
Parent education - high school graduate	16%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	12%
Parent education - college graduate	24%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	39%
Parent education - declined to state	6%

Geometry	This School
All Students	46%
Females	44%
Males	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	64%
Filipino	62%
Hispanic or Latino	41%
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	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with no reported disability	46%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	48%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	49%
Parent education - high school graduate	42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	41%
Parent education - college graduate	55%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	38%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Algebra II	This School
All Students	48%
Females	42%
Males	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	65%
Hispanic or Latino	45%
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)	42%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with no reported disability	49%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	49%
Gifted and talented	83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	39%
Parent education - high school graduate	43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	44%
Parent education - college graduate	66%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	47%
Parent education - declined to state	60%

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

Science	This School
All Students	43%
Females	41%
Males	43%
African American	57%
Asian	73%
Filipino	83%
Hispanic or Latino	38%
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)	70%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Students participating in special education program	13%
Students with no reported disability	45%
English learner	11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	53%
Migrant education	24%
Gifted and talented	70%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	33%
Parent education - high school graduate	37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	52%
Parent education - college graduate	64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	75%
Parent education - declined to state	34%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	36%
Females	33%
Males	38%
African American	58%
Asian	83%
Filipino	80%
Hispanic or Latino	30%
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)	73%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Students participating in special education program	8%
Students with no reported disability	38%
English learner	7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	45%
Migrant education	18%
Gifted and talented	67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	24%
Parent education - high school graduate	31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	43%
Parent education - college graduate	61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	69%
Parent education - declined to state	30%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	43%
Females	44%
Males	41%
African American	57%
Asian	83%
Filipino	83%
Hispanic or Latino	38%
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)	77%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Students participating in special education program	9%
Students with no reported disability	45%
English learner	8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	54%
Migrant education	26%
Gifted and talented	76%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	30%
Parent education - high school graduate	40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	48%
Parent education - college graduate	69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	74%
Parent education - declined to state	35%

Chemistry	This School
Subgroup results not available

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
All Students	54%
Females	46%
Males	61%
African American	54%
Asian	75%
Filipino	78%
Hispanic or Latino	51%
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)	81%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Students participating in special education program	22%
Students with no reported disability	57%
English learner	28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	63%
Migrant education	35%
Gifted and talented	79%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	47%
Parent education - high school graduate	53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	63%
Parent education - college graduate	71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	66%
Parent education - declined to state	43%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	9%
Females	9%
Males	10%
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	9%
Non-economically disadvantaged	10%
Students participating in special education program	2%
Students with no reported disability	11%
English learner	4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	13%
Migrant education	7%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	5%
Parent education - high school graduate	17%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	11%
Parent education - college graduate	6%
Parent education - declined to state	3%

Geometry	This School
All Students	12%
Females	10%
Males	15%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	6%
Hispanic or Latino	11%
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	9%
Non-economically disadvantaged	20%
Students with no reported disability	12%
English learner	7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	14%
Migrant education	12%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	7%
Parent education - high school graduate	10%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	21%
Parent education - college graduate	11%
Parent education - declined to state	15%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Algebra II	This School
All Students	8%
Females	4%
Males	13%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	9%
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)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	7%
Non-economically disadvantaged	10%
Students with no reported disability	8%
English learner	3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	9%
Migrant education	5%
Gifted and talented	18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	6%
Parent education - high school graduate	13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	2%
Parent education - college graduate	13%
Parent education - declined to state	13%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)	This School
All Students	32%
Females	21%
Males	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	43%
Hispanic or Latino	28%
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	29%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with no reported disability	32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	32%
Gifted and talented	39%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	23%
Parent education - high school graduate	39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	36%
Parent education - college graduate	32%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	23%
Females	25%
Males	22%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	22%
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	19%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%
Students participating in special education program	11%
Students with no reported disability	25%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	33%
Migrant education	6%
Gifted and talented	50%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	13%
Parent education - high school graduate	25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	30%
Parent education - college graduate	28%
Parent education - declined to state	13%

U.S. History	This School
All Students	46%
Females	46%
Males	46%
African American	48%
Asian	80%
Filipino	59%
Hispanic or Latino	43%
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)	71%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Students participating in special education program	9%
Students with no reported disability	49%
English learner	13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	55%
Migrant education	26%
Gifted and talented	83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	39%
Parent education - high school graduate	49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	60%
Parent education - college graduate	38%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	73%
Parent education - declined to state	28%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	36%
Females	38%
Males	33%
African American	45%
Asian	60%
Filipino	69%
Hispanic or Latino	32%
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)	57%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	45%
Students participating in special education program	7%
Students with no reported disability	38%
English learner	2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	45%
Migrant education	12%
Gifted and talented	79%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	29%
Parent education - high school graduate	38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	43%
Parent education - college graduate	43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	52%
Parent education - declined to state	22%

Physics	This School
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This School
All Students	32%
Females	30%
Males	34%
African American	n/a
Asian	64%
Filipino	59%
Hispanic or Latino	25%
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	31%
Non-economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with no reported disability	32%
English learner	6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	34%
Gifted and talented	57%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	31%
Parent education - high school graduate	34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	27%
Parent education - college graduate	38%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	43%

Earth Science	This School
All Students	37%
Females	23%
Males	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	36%
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	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	38%
Students participating in special education program	13%
Students with no reported disability	40%
English learner	21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	43%
Migrant education	41%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	37%
Parent education - high school graduate	39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	52%
Parent education - college graduate	29%
Parent education - declined to state	25%

World History	This School
All Students	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%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	9%
Females	7%
Males	12%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	10%
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	9%
Non-economically disadvantaged	13%
Students participating in special education program	8%
Students with no reported disability	10%
English learner	6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	12%
Migrant education	18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	3%
Parent education - high school graduate	15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	13%
Parent education - college graduate	14%
Parent education - declined to state	13%

Geometry	This School
All Students	5%
Females	5%
Males	5%
African American	n/a
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)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Students with no reported disability	5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	6%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	8%

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 79% (2011) 77% (2010) 75% (2009) 75% (2008) 73% (2007) 71% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 82% in 2011. Math 82% (2011) 77% (2010) 76% (2009) 76% (2008) 68% (2007) 72% (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	79%
Females	80%
Males	77%
African American	71%
Asian	92%
Filipino	98%
Hispanic or Latino	77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	100%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Economic Status Unknown	75%
Students participating in special education program	39%
English learner	50%
Migrant education	62%

Math	This School
All Students	82%
Females	83%
Males	82%
African American	86%
Asian	92%
Filipino	98%
Hispanic or Latino	81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	100%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Economic Status Unknown	75%
Students participating in special education program	37%
English learner	66%
Migrant education	76%

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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