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43-570 Phyllis Jackson Ln.

Palm Desert, CA 92260

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  API Results
 
API Growth (2010-2011)

818 (2011 Growth)
816 (2010 Base)

  • The Academic Performance Index (API) system is based on year-over-year test score performance through a two-year cycle. The Base score is for the first year and the Growth score is for the second year.
  • Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school's test score performance improved between spring 2010 and spring 2011 (as reported in September 2011).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2010-2011)

-50-25 0255075100
  2 (2011 Growth result)
  Met Interim Performance Target of 800 (2011 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2011 schoolwide growth target Yes 72%
Met all subgroup growth targets No 60%
  • Each school is assigned an API Growth target by the state, determined by calculating 5% of the difference between the Base API and 800, or a minimum of 5 point growth. Schools with APIs at or above 800 must maintain a minimum API of 800.
  • To encourage schools to improve achievement for all students, the state computes APIs and sets improvement targets for the different student subgroups at the school.
  • The state reports APIs for schools that test a minimum of 85% of eligible students in any subject.

 
2011 API Growth By Subgroup

818
 789
 858
 906
 848
 763
 850
 765
 680
 638
  All
Students		 African American American Indian Asian Filipino Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		English Language Learners Students with Disabilities
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2010-2011 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2011 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2011.

2010 API Statewide Rank


  • The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school's API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range.
  • The 2010 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2010.

2010 API Similar Schools Rank

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

Testing in California: An Overview

2010-2011 API subgroup results

 
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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Algebra I
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 83% in 2011.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2011.

Science
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2011.

English Language Arts
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2011.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 50% in 2011.

Algebra I
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 47% in 2011.

Geometry
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2011.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Algebra II
 96% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2011.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
Data not available for this school (2011)
 5% (2010)
 0% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 0% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2011.

Biology/Life Sciences
 81% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 57% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 71% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2011.

Physics
 86% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 16% in 2006.

Earth Science
 51% (2011)
 50% (2010)
 45% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 37% in 2011.

World History
Data not available for this school (2011)
 26% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 48% in 2011.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
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 Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2011.

Algebra I
 17% (2011)
 9% (2010)
 19% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 23% in 2011.

Geometry
 46% (2011)
 29% (2010)
 38% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2011.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Algebra II
 36% (2011)
 40% (2010)
 39% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 43% in 2011.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 88% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 70% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 77% in 2011.

Science
 64% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Biology/Life Sciences
 41% (2011)
 42% (2010)
 43% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 64% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011.

Chemistry
 58% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 46% in 2011.

Earth Science
 53% (2011)
 47% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2011.

World History
 56% (2011)
 42% (2010)
 45% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for World History was 45% in 2011.

Algebra I
 17% (2011)
 10% (2010)
 13% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 13% in 2011.

Geometry
 13% (2011)
 8% (2010)
 11% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2011.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Algebra II
 10% (2011)
 11% (2010)
 12% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 16% in 2011.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 42% (2011)
 46% (2010)
 40% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 50% in 2011.

Biology/Life Sciences
 73% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 49% in 2011.

U.S. History
 67% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 61% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2011.

Physics
 51% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 56% in 2011.

Chemistry
 55% (2011)
 42% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 29% in 2011.

Earth Science
 57% (2011)
 52% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 35% in 2011.

World History
 30% (2011)
 13% (2010)
 27% (2009)
 10% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 17% in 2011.

Algebra I
 0% (2011)
 5% (2010)
 11% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2011.

Geometry
 8% (2011)
 3% (2010)
 2% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2011.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

  • In 2010-2011 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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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 7
English Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 9
Algebra IIThis School
All Students96%
Females93%
Males97%
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)94%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Students with no reported disability98%
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)92%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
Subgroup results not available

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students81%
Females79%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
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%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with no reported disability83%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate64%
Parent education - high school graduate70%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)79%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Females72%
Males70%
African American43%
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
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)86%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Students with no reported disability72%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - not a high school graduate48%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)76%
Parent education - college graduate86%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Females39%
Males61%
African American55%
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)62%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students participating in special education program32%
Students with no reported disability53%
English learner24%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate34%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate38%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students17%
Females18%
Males16%
African American9%
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)27%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with no reported disability16%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only17%
Gifted and talented33%
Parent education - not a high school graduate2%
Parent education - high school graduate12%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)25%
Parent education - college graduate25%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate20%

GeometryThis School
All Students46%
Females41%
Males52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)48%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Students with no reported disability46%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Gifted and talented57%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate59%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students36%
Females34%
Males38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
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)32%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with no reported disability37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%
Gifted and talented56%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate41%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate42%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students88%
Females84%
Males92%
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)84%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Students with no reported disability89%
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Females59%
Males69%
African American44%
Asian78%
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)76%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with no reported disability64%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduate72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to state73%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students41%
Females37%
Males43%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino22%
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 disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students participating in special education program11%
Students with no reported disability45%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Gifted and talented85%
Parent education - not a high school graduate15%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)40%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate70%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students64%
Females66%
Males63%
African American53%
Asian67%
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)76%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate77%
Parent education - declined to state68%

ChemistryThis School
All Students58%
Females46%
Males68%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino51%
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%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with no reported disability58%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented66%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate63%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Females46%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)58%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with no reported disability59%
English learner31%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Parent education - not a high school graduate46%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)76%
Parent education - college graduate35%

World HistoryThis School
All Students56%
Females44%
Males65%
African American47%
Asian59%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
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 disadvantaged65%
Students participating in special education program10%
Students with no reported disability59%
English learner21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented78%
Parent education - not a high school graduate38%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate69%
Parent education - declined to state48%

Algebra IThis School
All Students17%
Females16%
Males17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
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)33%
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged38%
Students with no reported disability18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)29%

GeometryThis School
All Students13%
Females7%
Males19%
African American0%
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)18%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with no reported disability14%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)9%
Parent education - college graduate19%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate25%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students10%
Females9%
Males10%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino8%
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)9%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only9%
Gifted and talented0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate3%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)2%
Parent education - college graduate15%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate25%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students42%
Females30%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asian47%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino35%
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)43%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with no reported disability41%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Gifted and talented57%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - college graduate34%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate56%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students73%
Females70%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
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%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with no reported disability75%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate73%
Parent education - high school graduate60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students67%
Females62%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipino92%
Hispanic or Latino52%
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 disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students participating in special education program26%
Students with no reported disability70%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - not a high school graduate43%
Parent education - high school graduate54%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state68%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students61%
Females61%
Males62%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Filipino64%
Hispanic or Latino51%
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)67%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students participating in special education program25%
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Gifted and talented82%
Parent education - not a high school graduate43%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to state44%

PhysicsThis School
All Students51%
Females46%
Males54%
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)65%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with no reported disability50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Gifted and talented85%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%

ChemistryThis School
All Students55%
Females50%
Males58%
African Americann/a
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)50%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with no reported disability54%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - college graduate55%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Females54%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino51%
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 disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students participating in special education program45%
Students with no reported disability58%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - not a high school graduate43%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate67%

World HistoryThis School
All Students30%
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 only33%

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
Students with no reported disability0%

GeometryThis School
All Students8%
Females7%
Males10%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino6%
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)7%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Non-economically disadvantaged8%
Students with no reported disability8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Parent education - high school graduate12%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

  • In 2010-2011 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  CAHSEE Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 91% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 82% in 2011.

Math
 91% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

 

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  CAHSEE Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Females91%
Males91%
African American95%
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Economic Status Unknown94%
Students participating in special education program60%
English learner45%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Females92%
Males91%
African American84%
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Economic Status Unknown100%
Students participating in special education program46%
English learner63%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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