API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

693 (2009 Growth)
684 (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
  9 (2009 Growth result)
  6 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target Yes 66%
Met all subgroup growth targets No 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

693
 676
 784
 670
 660
 488
  All
Students		 Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		English Language Learners Students with Disabilities
  • 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)
 22% (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)
 19% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 79% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 40% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 19% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 13% (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)
 0% (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
 32% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 44% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 30% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 23% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 15% (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
 38% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 27% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 36% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 26% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 0% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 22% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 15% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 13% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 26% (2009)
 1% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 5% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 1% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 28% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 29% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 43% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 41% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 26% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 30% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 21% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 10% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 8% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 26% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 4% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 9% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 7% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 5% (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.

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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
All Students19%
Females18%
Males18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino18%
Hispanic or Latino19%
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)17%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only24%
Migrant education15%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)21%
Parent education - college graduate23%
Parent education - declined to state25%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students79%
Females85%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino74%
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)93%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with no reported disability79%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Parent education - not a high school graduate86%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)77%
Parent education - college graduate79%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students40%
Females43%
Males37%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Filipino31%
Hispanic or Latino38%
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)62%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Migrant education34%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate68%
Parent education - declined to state35%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students19%
Females13%
Males26%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Filipino21%
Hispanic or Latino17%
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)34%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Non-economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Migrant education30%
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)28%
Parent education - college graduate26%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%
Parent education - declined to state16%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students32%
Females34%
Males30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino30%
Hispanic or Latino33%
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)32%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with no reported disability32%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only35%
Migrant education28%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)32%
Parent education - college graduate31%
Parent education - declined to state35%

GeometryThis School
All Students44%
Females41%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
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%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Students with no reported disability43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Parent education - not a high school graduate41%
Parent education - high school graduate17%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)51%
Parent education - college graduate55%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students23%
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 disability25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students38%
Females34%
Males42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino50%
Hispanic or Latino33%
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)62%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Migrant education22%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate54%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate64%
Parent education - declined to state31%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students27%
Females25%
Males28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino28%
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)38%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability29%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only32%
Migrant education23%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate40%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate44%
Parent education - declined to state15%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students36%
Females40%
Males33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino42%
Hispanic or Latino32%
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)57%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability39%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Migrant education24%
Gifted and talented81%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate57%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate60%
Parent education - declined to state23%

ChemistryThis School
All Students26%
Females18%
Males38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino17%
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)50%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Students with no reported disability26%
Fluent-English proficient and English only26%
Gifted and talented44%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)30%
Parent education - college graduate42%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students0%
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 disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability0%

World HistoryThis School
All Students22%
Females16%
Males28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino21%
Hispanic or Latino19%
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)37%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disability3%
Students with no reported disability23%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Migrant education18%
Gifted and talented58%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate16%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)25%
Parent education - college graduate27%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate52%
Parent education - declined to state22%

Algebra IThis School
All Students13%
Females16%
Males11%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino13%
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)27%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with no reported disability13%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only16%
Migrant education0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)19%

GeometryThis School
All Students26%
Females25%
Males27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino54%
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)44%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Students with no reported disability26%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Migrant education21%
Gifted and talented58%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate39%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate54%
Parent education - declined to state15%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students5%
Females6%
Males4%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
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)6%
Economically disadvantaged5%
Non-economically disadvantaged5%
Students with no reported disability5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students28%
Females21%
Males38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino33%
Hispanic or Latino25%
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)28%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Non-economically disadvantaged31%
Students with no reported disability28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Migrant education15%
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)40%
Parent education - college graduate28%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students43%
Females53%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
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)82%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with no reported disability44%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Migrant education27%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate58%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students41%
Females37%
Males44%
African American37%
Asiann/a
Filipino50%
Hispanic or Latino36%
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%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability43%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Migrant education28%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate44%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate57%
Parent education - declined to state33%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students30%
Females36%
Males24%
African American28%
Asiann/a
Filipino39%
Hispanic or Latino25%
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)53%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability32%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Migrant education21%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate52%
Parent education - declined to state18%

PhysicsThis School
All Students21%
Females12%
Males33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino18%
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 disadvantaged20%
Students with no reported disability21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%

ChemistryThis School
All Students10%
Females8%
Males11%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino10%
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)5%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%
Migrant education7%
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)11%
Parent education - declined to state9%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students8%
Females0%
Males15%
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
Economically disadvantaged5%
Students with no reported disability11%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%

World HistoryThis School
All Students26%
Females23%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino21%
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%
Students with no reported disability27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%

Algebra IThis School
All Students9%
Females10%
Males7%
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 disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with no reported disability9%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only13%
Migrant education0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)23%

GeometryThis School
All Students7%
Females2%
Males13%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
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)25%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantaged14%
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Migrant education7%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)13%
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
 75% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 76% (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 Students75%
Females81%
Males69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino83%
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disability35%
English learner27%
Migrant education57%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Females80%
Males80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino92%
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disability45%
English learner52%
Migrant education66%
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 n/a2121
2005 - 2006 n/a2121
2004 - 2005 n/a2121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 2007n/a
2005 - 2006n/a
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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