API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

702 (2009 Growth)
684 (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
  18 (2009 Growth result)
  6 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target Yes 66%
Met all subgroup growth targets Yes 37%
  • Each school is assigned an API Growth target by the state, determined by calculating 5% of the difference between the Base API and 800, or a minimum of 5 point growth. Schools with APIs at or above 800 must maintain a minimum API of 800.
  • To encourage schools to improve achievement for all students, the state computes APIs and sets improvement targets for the different student subgroups at the school.
  • The state reports APIs for schools that test a minimum of 85% of eligible students in any subject.

 
2009 API Growth By Subgroup

702
 680
 780
 681
 628
 545
  All
Students		 Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		English Language Learners Students with Disabilities
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2008-2009 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2009 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2009.

2008 API Statewide Rank


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

2008 API Similar Schools Rank

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

Testing in California: An Overview

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2008-2009 API subgroup results  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 15% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 50% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 2% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 40% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 42% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
 13% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 11% (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this school (2009)
 34% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 14% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
Data not available for this school (2009)
 26% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 7% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 40% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 43% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 41% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 37% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 37% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
 0% (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
 28% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 5% (2009)
 1% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
Data not available for this school (2009)
 6% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 2% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 5% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 18% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 18% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 26% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 35% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 22% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 32% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 35% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 24% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 16% (2009)
 14% (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
 11% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 8% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 10% (2009)
 1% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 2% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 0% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 7% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9
Algebra IIThis School
All Students15%
Females17%
Males14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino13%
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)35%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with no reported disability16%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only19%
Gifted and talented41%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)17%
Parent education - college graduate6%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students2%
Females4%
Males0%
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)0%
Economically disadvantaged3%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Parent education - high school graduate0%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students40%
Females35%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino42%
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)64%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate26%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate55%
Parent education - declined to state31%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students42%
Females44%
Males41%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Filipino48%
Hispanic or Latino38%
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)61%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disability14%
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate49%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate40%
Parent education - declined to state33%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students14%
Females11%
Males18%
African American13%
Asiann/a
Filipino0%
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)21%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Non-economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disability10%
Students with no reported disability15%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only19%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)14%
Parent education - college graduate21%
Parent education - declined to state17%

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students7%
Females7%
Males7%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino7%
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 disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only8%
Gifted and talented35%
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)7%
Parent education - college graduate10%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students40%
Females33%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
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 disadvantaged22%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with no reported disability33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented50%

ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Females40%
Males45%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Filipino53%
Hispanic or Latino38%
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)57%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disability31%
Students with no reported disability44%
English learner16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)49%
Parent education - college graduate57%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate62%
Parent education - declined to state29%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students41%
Females40%
Males41%
African American33%
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)69%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disability25%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)51%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate54%
Parent education - declined to state31%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students37%
Females39%
Males35%
African American32%
Asiann/a
Filipino53%
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)57%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability39%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate55%
Parent education - declined to state17%

ChemistryThis School
All Students37%
Females38%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
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 disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with no reported disability38%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented73%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate45%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students28%
Females20%
Males35%
African American22%
Asiann/a
Filipino29%
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)54%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disability25%
Students with no reported disability29%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate35%
Parent education - declined to state19%

Algebra IThis School
All Students5%
Females6%
Males4%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
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 disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only10%
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)7%

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students5%
Females5%
Males6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
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 disadvantaged4%
Non-economically disadvantaged11%
Students with no reported disability6%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate6%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)8%
Parent education - college graduate13%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students18%
Females13%
Males23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)21%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with no reported disability18%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Gifted and talented28%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)23%
Parent education - college graduate20%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students26%
Females19%
Males33%
African Americann/a
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged37%
Students with no reported disability28%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Parent education - not a high school graduate11%
Parent education - high school graduate23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate27%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students35%
Females30%
Males40%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Filipino59%
Hispanic or Latino29%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability39%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Gifted and talented73%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate39%
Parent education - declined to state47%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students32%
Females34%
Males32%
African American32%
Asiann/a
Filipino43%
Hispanic or Latino28%
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)51%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability36%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Gifted and talented73%
Parent education - not a high school graduate19%
Parent education - high school graduate34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate41%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate33%
Parent education - declined to state25%

PhysicsThis School
All Students35%
Males33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with no reported disability35%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%

ChemistryThis School
All Students24%
Females20%
Males27%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Filipino64%
Hispanic or Latino19%
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%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Students with no reported disability24%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only28%
Gifted and talented50%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate16%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)25%
Parent education - college graduate33%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students16%
Females6%
Males24%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with no reported disability18%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%

World HistoryThis School
All Students11%
Females8%
Males13%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Students with no reported disability12%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Parent education - high school graduate10%

Algebra IThis School
All Students10%
Females9%
Males11%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Non-economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability11%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Parent education - not a high school graduate13%
Parent education - high school graduate5%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)11%

GeometryThis School
All Students0%
Females0%
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 disadvantaged0%
Non-economically disadvantaged0%
Students with no reported disability0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Parent education - high school graduate0%
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
 77% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 75% (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 Students77%
Females78%
Males75%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Filipino82%
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disability50%
English learner48%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Females80%
Males82%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Filipino100%
Hispanic or Latino80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disability58%
English learner64%
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 192121
2005 - 2006 192121
2004 - 2005 192121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 200714%
2005 - 200614%
2004 - 200513%
Source: CA Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Results displayed for each year include the scores for students in grades 11 and 12.

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