API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

831 (2009 Growth)
831 (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
  0 (2009 Growth result)
  Met Interim Performance Target of 800 (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

831
 837
  All
Students		 White
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2008-2009 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2009 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2009.

2008 API Statewide Rank


  • The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school's API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range.
  • The 2008 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2008.

2008 API Similar Schools Rank

  • To create the Similar Schools Rank, the California Department of Education compares this school's test scores to 100 schools across the state with similar demographic profiles.
  • California uses parent education level, poverty level, student mobility, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.

Testing in California: An Overview

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2008-2009 API subgroup results  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 95% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 31% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 65% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 40% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 19% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 55% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 25% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 30% (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)
 92% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 71% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 54% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 51% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 36% (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)
 43% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 70% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 14% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 15% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 12% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 54% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 71% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 73% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 36% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 55% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 34% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 53% (2009)
 60% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 36% (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
 0% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 38% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 6% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 15% (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
All Students31%
Females45%
Males22%
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)38%
Non-economically disadvantaged29%
Students with no reported disability38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students65%
Females59%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
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)64%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with no reported disability66%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate70%
Parent education - declined to state71%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Females79%
Males74%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
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)80%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with no reported disability80%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to state76%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged31%
Students with no reported disability40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students19%
Females14%
Males22%
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)14%
Non-economically disadvantaged13%
Students with no reported disability19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Parent education - declined to state25%

GeometryThis School
All Students55%
Females50%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asian50%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with no reported disability55%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented73%
Parent education - college graduate43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate47%
Parent education - declined to state64%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students25%
Females6%
Males47%
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)25%
Non-economically disadvantaged24%
Students with no reported disability25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only24%
Gifted and talented50%
Parent education - college graduate33%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate24%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Females68%
Males74%
African Americann/a
Asian71%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with no reported disability75%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to state55%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students54%
Females50%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with no reported disability56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Parent education - college graduate36%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Females69%
Males71%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino54%
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)72%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with no reported disability74%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate71%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to state50%

ChemistryThis School
All Students51%
Females44%
Males61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Non-economically disadvantaged51%
Students with no reported disability51%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate50%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students70%
Females62%
Males78%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino62%
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)70%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with no reported disability71%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - high school graduate57%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state58%

Algebra IThis School
All Students14%
Females18%
Males9%
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)19%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with no reported disability14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%

GeometryThis School
All Students15%
Females13%
Males17%
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)8%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with no reported disability15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
Parent education - college graduate8%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students12%
Females15%
Males8%
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)11%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only12%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students54%
Females50%
Males58%
African Americann/a
Asian73%
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)53%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with no reported disability54%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Gifted and talented61%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate67%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students71%
Females76%
Males65%
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)75%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with no reported disability74%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students73%
Females76%
Males71%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
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)79%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with no reported disability77%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to state70%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Females79%
Males58%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
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 disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with no reported disability71%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate91%
Parent education - declined to state63%

PhysicsThis School
All Students36%
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 disability36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%

ChemistryThis School
All Students34%
Females33%
Males33%
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)39%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with no reported disability33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students53%
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
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%

GeometryThis School
All Students6%
Females0%
Males10%
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)5%
Non-economically disadvantaged7%
Students with no reported disability6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
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
 96% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 89% (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 Students96%
Females100%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)96%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Economic Status Unknown100%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Females96%
Males93%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Economic Status Unknown100%
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 262121
2005 - 2006 262121
2004 - 2005 242121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200713%
2005 - 200615%
2004 - 200510%
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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