API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

870 (2009 Growth)
851 (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
  19 (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

870
 933
 814
 872
 765
 619
  All
Students		 Asian Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		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)
 49% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 76% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 32% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 34% (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
 81% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 96% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 80% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 79% (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)
 83% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 74% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 53% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 72% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 73% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 25% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 71% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 29% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 39% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 51% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 66% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 73% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 78% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 77% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 58% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 33% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 0% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 29% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 14% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 11% (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 Students49%
Females45%
Males53%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability22%
Students with no reported disability56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)51%
Parent education - college graduate47%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate57%
Parent education - declined to state35%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students76%
Females73%
Males78%
African American64%
Asian90%
Filipino95%
Hispanic or Latino58%
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)77%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disability27%
Students with no reported disability78%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state76%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Females86%
Males86%
African American67%
Asian95%
Filipino100%
Hispanic or Latino70%
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)88%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disability36%
Students with no reported disability88%
English learner36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate45%
Parent education - high school graduate65%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate91%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to state84%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students32%
Females20%
Males40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
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 disadvantaged34%
Students with no reported disability32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only34%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate30%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students81%
Females84%
Males78%
African American83%
Asian92%
Filipino92%
Hispanic or Latino77%
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 disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Students with no reported disability81%
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Gifted and talented85%
Parent education - high school graduate88%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)77%
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate76%
Parent education - declined to state84%

GeometryThis School
All Students96%
Females95%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino77%
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)97%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with no reported disability96%
Fluent-English proficient and English only97%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)89%
Parent education - college graduate99%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to state100%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students80%
Females81%
Males79%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with no reported disability80%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state67%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Females75%
Males73%
African American56%
Asian86%
Filipino73%
Hispanic or Latino61%
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)76%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disability19%
Students with no reported disability77%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate68%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate87%
Parent education - declined to state66%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students53%
Females51%
Males55%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
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 disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disability27%
Students with no reported disability54%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate49%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%
Parent education - declined to state59%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Females76%
Males67%
African American54%
Asian88%
Filipino91%
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)74%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disability21%
Students with no reported disability75%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate63%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to state61%

ChemistryThis School
All Students73%
Females68%
Males79%
African American46%
Asian80%
Filipino64%
Hispanic or Latino53%
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%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with no reported disability72%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - high school graduate57%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)70%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate77%
Parent education - declined to state58%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Females25%
Males25%
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)37%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with no reported disability33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%

World HistoryThis School
All Students71%
Females67%
Males76%
African American64%
Asian89%
Filipino73%
Hispanic or Latino50%
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%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability74%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)55%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate87%
Parent education - declined to state68%

Algebra IThis School
All Students29%
Females29%
Males28%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino23%
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 disadvantaged18%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)30%
Parent education - college graduate25%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate40%
Parent education - declined to state14%

GeometryThis School
All Students39%
Females40%
Males38%
African American19%
Asian48%
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)42%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged40%
Students with no reported disability39%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented80%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)30%
Parent education - college graduate44%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate42%
Parent education - declined to state36%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students51%
Females49%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asian56%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
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)54%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with no reported disability52%
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Gifted and talented53%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate57%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate46%
Parent education - declined to state56%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students66%
Females58%
Males74%
African Americann/a
Asian81%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
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)63%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Students with no reported disability66%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Gifted and talented76%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)75%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%
Parent education - declined to state65%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students73%
Females79%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
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)75%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with no reported disability75%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate87%
Parent education - declined to state75%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students78%
Females73%
Males84%
African American68%
Asian88%
Filipino92%
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islander42%
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disability31%
Students with no reported disability81%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate63%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate86%
Parent education - declined to state82%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Females71%
Males63%
African American48%
Asian83%
Filipino77%
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islander58%
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability69%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%
Parent education - declined to state74%

PhysicsThis School
All Students77%
Females75%
Males78%
African Americann/a
Asian74%
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)80%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with no reported disability77%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)83%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to state69%

ChemistryThis School
All Students58%
Females52%
Males65%
African Americann/a
Asian64%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with no reported disability58%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate66%
Parent education - declined to state74%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students33%
Females11%
Males52%
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)34%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability39%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%

World HistoryThis 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%
Students with no reported disability0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%

Algebra IThis School
All Students29%
Females25%
Males32%
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)32%
Non-economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability44%
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Parent education - college graduate50%

GeometryThis School
All Students14%
Females10%
Males17%
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)14%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged14%
Students with no reported disability14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Parent education - high school graduate23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%
Parent education - college graduate14%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate11%
Parent education - declined to state25%
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)
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 98% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (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 Students96%
Females98%
Males94%
African American88%
Asian98%
Filipino95%
Hispanic or Latino91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Economic Status Unknown95%
Students with disability60%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Females98%
Males97%
African American90%
Asian100%
Filipino95%
Hispanic or Latino94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Economic Status Unknown95%
Students with disability83%
Tested with modifications0%
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 - 200723%
2005 - 200626%
2004 - 200520%
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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