API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

773 (2009 Growth)
749 (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
  24 (2009 Growth result)
  5 (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

773
 726
 864
 738
 820
 743
 566
  All
Students		 African American 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 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 26% (2009)
 25% (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 30% in 2009.

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 Science was 56% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 21% (2009)
 16% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2009.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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 History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 42% in 2009.

Algebra I
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 44% in 2009.

Geometry
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 87% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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
Data not available for this school (2009)
 17% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 56% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 38% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 34% (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)
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

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

Algebra I
 62% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 100% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 14% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 70% (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)
 69% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 52% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 44% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2009)
 15% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 17% (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
 38% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 3% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 38% (2009)
 14% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 19% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 54% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 21% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 50% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 44% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 22% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 21% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 19% (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
 0% (2009)
 0% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 0% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 2% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 1% (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 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students26%
Males29%
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
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with no reported disability26%
Fluent-English proficient and English only26%

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students21%
Males14%
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
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with no reported disability21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%

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, 2008-2009

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
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students56%
Females60%
Males53%
African American54%
Asian74%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Native50%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islander40%
Guamaniann/a
Samoan38%
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Declined to state77%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with no reported disability56%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to state48%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students38%
Females35%
Males41%
African American27%
Asian68%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Native27%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islander11%
Guamaniann/a
Samoan15%
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Declined to state31%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Students with no reported disability38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented61%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate75%
Parent education - declined to state30%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students62%
Females60%
Males63%
African American55%
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaska Native36%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islander65%
Guamaniann/a
Samoan62%
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Declined to state69%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate46%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate75%
Parent education - declined to state62%

GeometryThis School
All Students100%
Males100%
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 disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability100%
Fluent-English proficient and English only100%
Gifted and talented100%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students14%
Females14%
Males14%
African American8%
Asian35%
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)22%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Non-economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability14%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Gifted and talented27%
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)10%
Parent education - college graduate24%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate34%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Females49%
Males54%
African American41%
Asian72%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islander38%
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Declined to state57%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disability12%
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Gifted and talented68%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Parent education - declined to state74%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students44%
Females40%
Males47%
African American25%
Asian71%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islander31%
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Declined to state43%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented58%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate57%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate56%
Parent education - declined to state42%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Females55%
Males51%
African American35%
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islander44%
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Declined to state53%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability56%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Gifted and talented76%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate74%
Parent education - declined to state63%

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students38%
Females35%
Males41%
African American28%
Asian53%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islander25%
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Declined to state40%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented55%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate54%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate60%
Parent education - declined to state44%

Algebra IThis School
All Students3%
Females6%
Males0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with no reported disability4%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Gifted and talented9%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%

GeometryThis School
All Students38%
Females36%
Males40%
African American25%
Asian75%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented56%
Parent education - not a high school graduate38%
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)32%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate48%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students19%
Females17%
Males23%
African American13%
Asian20%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino18%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)27%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged20%
Students with no reported disability20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Gifted and talented22%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)19%
Parent education - college graduate10%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students54%
Females50%
Males58%
African Americann/a
Asian64%
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)50%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with no reported disability55%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented54%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate28%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students21%
Males24%
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)36%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)14%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students50%
Females49%
Males49%
African American34%
Asian70%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islander27%
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Declined to state56%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disability20%
Students with no reported disability53%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Gifted and talented68%
Parent education - not a high school graduate41%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate72%
Parent education - declined to state33%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students44%
Females56%
Males33%
African American33%
Asian61%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islander27%
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Declined to state56%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Gifted and talented66%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate49%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate62%
Parent education - declined to state25%

PhysicsThis School
All Students22%
Females13%
Males29%
African American4%
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)40%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability23%
Fluent-English proficient and English only22%
Gifted and talented33%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)18%
Parent education - college graduate32%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%

ChemistryThis School
All Students21%
Females19%
Males25%
African American11%
Asian47%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino14%
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 disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with no reported disability22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only22%
Gifted and talented26%
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)19%
Parent education - college graduate28%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate43%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

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
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability0%

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

GeometryThis School
All Students2%
Females2%
Males2%
African American3%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino2%
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)3%
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only2%
Gifted and talented6%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)3%
Parent education - college graduate5%
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
 90% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 87% (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 Students90%
Females92%
Males87%
African American89%
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander88%
White (not Hispanic)95%
Declined to state93%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disability44%
English learner48%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Females92%
Males91%
African American84%
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander94%
White (not Hispanic)97%
Declined to state93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disability53%
English learner65%
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 212121
2005 - 2006 212121
2004 - 2005 212121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200716%
2005 - 200617%
2004 - 200516%
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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