API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

868 (2009 Growth)
854 (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
  14 (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 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

868
 833
 918
 793
 848
 850
 818
 615
  All
Students		 American Indian Asian 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)
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
 98% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 83% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 69% (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)
 17% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 47% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 98% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 88% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 71% (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
 78% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 66% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 72% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 89% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 55% (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
 69% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 31% (2009)
 14% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 68% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 38% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 88% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 83% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 73% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 75% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 72% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 40% (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)
 0% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 14% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 30% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 4% (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 Students98%
Females97%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino100%
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)100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Students with no reported disability98%
Fluent-English proficient and English only99%
Gifted and talented99%
Parent education - declined to state98%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Females85%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipino92%
Hispanic or Latino71%
American Indian or Alaska Native84%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disability28%
Students with no reported disability87%
English learner26%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - declined to state84%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
All Students23%
Females17%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asian31%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino20%
American Indian or Alaska Native22%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)18%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability25%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - declined to state23%

Algebra IThis School
All Students47%
Females46%
Males49%
African Americann/a
Asian65%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Native41%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)44%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - declined to state47%

GeometryThis School
All Students98%
Females97%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asian99%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino94%
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)98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Students with no reported disability99%
Fluent-English proficient and English only99%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - declined to state99%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students88%
Females89%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino75%
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)83%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with no reported disability88%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - declined to state88%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Females78%
Males79%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
American Indian or Alaska Native76%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disability22%
Students with no reported disability82%
English learner40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - declined to state79%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students66%
Females68%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asian74%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaska Native78%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disability22%
Students with no reported disability68%
English learner35%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - declined to state66%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Females79%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaska Native67%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability76%
English learner26%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - declined to state73%

ChemistryThis School
All Students89%
Females84%
Males96%
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)84%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with no reported disability89%
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - declined to state89%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students69%
Females66%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino51%
American Indian or Alaska Native55%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disability15%
Students with no reported disability73%
English learner37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - declined to state69%

Algebra IThis School
All Students31%
Females29%
Males32%
African Americann/a
Asian53%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
American Indian or Alaska Native19%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)26%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Parent education - declined to state31%

GeometryThis School
All Students68%
Females71%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asian70%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
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)68%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with no reported disability68%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - declined to state68%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students38%
Females37%
Males41%
African Americann/a
Asian46%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaska Native55%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged37%
Students with no reported disability38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Gifted and talented60%
Parent education - declined to state39%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students88%
Females82%
Males94%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
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)87%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with no reported disability88%
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - declined to state88%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students83%
Females83%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino80%
American Indian or Alaska Native75%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Students with no reported disability84%
Fluent-English proficient and English only86%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - declined to state83%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students73%
Females73%
Males73%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipino80%
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaska Native74%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disability37%
Students with no reported disability75%
English learner25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - declined to state73%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Females71%
Males65%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Filipino67%
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Native64%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability31%
Students with no reported disability70%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Gifted and talented99%
Parent education - declined to state68%

PhysicsThis School
All Students75%
Females69%
Males78%
African Americann/a
Asian71%
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)81%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with no reported disability75%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - declined to state75%

ChemistryThis School
All Students72%
Females67%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asian81%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino62%
American Indian or Alaska Native57%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with no reported disability72%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - declined to state72%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students14%
Females15%
Males13%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino10%
American Indian or Alaska Native17%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)9%
Non-economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only13%
Parent education - declined to state14%

GeometryThis School
All Students30%
Females32%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asian40%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaska Native25%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)28%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with no reported disability30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only32%
Gifted and talented64%
Parent education - declined to state30%
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
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 96% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (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 Students95%
Females97%
Males93%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino88%
American Indian or Alaska Native91%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Economic Status Unknown96%
Students with disability63%
English learner68%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Females95%
Males96%
African Americann/a
Asian99%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino86%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Economic Status Unknown96%
Students with disability63%
English learner79%
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 242121
2005 - 2006 242121
2004 - 2005 242121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200712%
2005 - 200613%
2004 - 200513%
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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