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Buchanan High School

Public | 9-12 | 2720 students |

PHONE: (559) 327-3000

FAX: (559) 327-3090

HOURS: 7:50 - 2:45

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1560 North Minnewawa Ave.

Clovis, CA 93611

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API Results

API Growth (2010-2011)

860 (2011 Growth) 859 (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

		1 (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

860	836	760	888	900	801	875	791	744	706

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

CST Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 9 Algebra II 90% (2011) 100% (2010) 100% (2009) 100% (2008) 100% (2007) 95% (2006) The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2011. General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) 46% (2009) 65% (2008) 16% (2007) 19% (2006) The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2011. Biology/Life Sciences 96% (2011) 91% (2010) 96% (2009) 93% (2008) 92% (2007) 92% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 57% in 2011. English Language Arts 78% (2011) 80% (2010) 79% (2009) 75% (2008) 77% (2007) 72% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2011. Physics Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Physics was 16% in 2006. Earth Science 65% (2011) 48% (2010) 59% (2009) 55% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 37% in 2011. World History 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) 50% (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) 35% (2007) 29% (2006) The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2011. Algebra I 45% (2011) 36% (2010) 48% (2009) 67% (2008) 67% (2007) 57% (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 23% in 2011. Geometry 78% (2011) 62% (2010) 92% (2009) 83% (2008) 81% (2007) 81% (2006) The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 10 Algebra II 73% (2011) 90% (2010) 90% (2009) 85% (2008) 79% (2007) 50% (2006) The state average for Algebra II was 43% in 2011. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) 89% (2011) 97% (2010) 94% (2009) 88% (2008) 91% (2007) 82% (2006) The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 77% in 2011. Science 76% (2011) 78% (2010) 78% (2009) 76% (2008) 73% (2007) 63% (2006) The state average for Science was 50% in 2011. Biology/Life Sciences 65% (2011) 66% (2010) 60% (2009) 63% (2008) 54% (2007) 54% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2011. English Language Arts 67% (2011) 74% (2010) 70% (2009) 68% (2008) 71% (2007) 58% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011. Chemistry 75% (2011) 88% (2010) 85% (2009) 79% (2008) 77% (2007) 66% (2006) The state average for Chemistry was 46% in 2011. Earth Science 33% (2011) 28% (2010) 34% (2009) 23% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2011. World History 60% (2011) 64% (2010) 60% (2009) 53% (2008) 46% (2007) 43% (2006) The state average for World History was 45% in 2011. Algebra I 14% (2011) 14% (2010) 25% (2009) 29% (2008) 25% (2007) 20% (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 13% in 2011. Geometry 29% (2011) 23% (2010) 35% (2009) 31% (2008) 31% (2007) 30% (2006) The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 11 Algebra II 35% (2011) 48% (2010) 49% (2009) 47% (2008) 40% (2007) 17% (2006) The state average for Algebra II was 16% in 2011. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) 83% (2011) 75% (2010) 69% (2009) 68% (2008) 47% (2007) 50% (2006) The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 50% in 2011. Biology/Life Sciences 74% (2011) 67% (2010) 55% (2009) 69% (2008) 55% (2007) 48% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 49% in 2011. U.S. History 71% (2011) 68% (2010) 70% (2009) 68% (2008) 54% (2007) 53% (2006) The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2011. English Language Arts 70% (2011) 66% (2010) 62% (2009) 65% (2008) 58% (2007) 56% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2011. Physics 93% (2011) 74% (2010) 83% (2009) 84% (2008) 77% (2007) 68% (2006) The state average for Physics was 56% in 2011. Chemistry 58% (2011) 51% (2010) 46% (2009) 45% (2008) 52% (2007) 44% (2006) The state average for Chemistry was 29% in 2011. Earth Science Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) 14% (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 35% in 2011. World History Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) 6% (2009) 0% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) The state average for World History was 17% in 2011. Algebra I Data not available for this school (2011) 7% (2010) 16% (2009) 12% (2008) 9% (2007) 5% (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2011. Geometry 8% (2011) 11% (2010) 9% (2009) 7% (2008) 7% (2007) 11% (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. Testing in California: An Overview The California Reading List: Helpful information to support your child's reading
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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 II	This School
All Students	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	92%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with no reported disability	95%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	90%
Gifted and talented	93%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	91%

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

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	96%
Females	94%
Males	97%
African American	n/a
Asian	97%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	85%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	97%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with no reported disability	96%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	96%
Gifted and talented	98%
Parent education - high school graduate	100%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	93%
Parent education - college graduate	97%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	97%
Parent education - declined to state	86%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	78%
Females	82%
Males	74%
African American	74%
Asian	76%
Filipino	92%
Hispanic or Latino	67%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	82%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with no reported disability	79%
English learner	27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	79%
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	48%
Parent education - high school graduate	60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	67%
Parent education - college graduate	84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	89%
Parent education - declined to state	79%

Earth Science	This School
All Students	65%
Females	60%
Males	70%
African American	69%
Asian	50%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	56%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	72%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Students participating in special education program	18%
Students with no reported disability	67%
English learner	9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	40%
Parent education - high school graduate	55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	59%
Parent education - college graduate	70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	79%
Parent education - declined to state	70%

World History	This School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1	This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This School
All Students	45%
Females	48%
Males	42%
African American	36%
Asian	56%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	34%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	49%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Students participating in special education program	18%
Students with no reported disability	46%
English learner	25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	46%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	40%
Parent education - high school graduate	38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	37%
Parent education - college graduate	49%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	54%
Parent education - declined to state	47%

Geometry	This School
All Students	78%
Females	76%
Males	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	78%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	69%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	78%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with no reported disability	78%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	78%
Gifted and talented	97%
Parent education - high school graduate	75%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	89%
Parent education - college graduate	75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	80%
Parent education - declined to state	63%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Algebra II	This School
All Students	73%
Females	74%
Males	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	85%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	69%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with no reported disability	73%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	73%
Gifted and talented	81%
Parent education - high school graduate	67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	69%
Parent education - college graduate	66%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	80%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)	This School
All Students	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with no reported disability	89%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	89%

Science	This School
All Students	76%
Females	76%
Males	77%
African American	79%
Asian	73%
Filipino	85%
Hispanic or Latino	59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	83%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Students participating in special education program	46%
Students with no reported disability	77%
English learner	22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	79%
Gifted and talented	98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	35%
Parent education - high school graduate	56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	74%
Parent education - college graduate	78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	89%
Parent education - declined to state	73%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	65%
Females	63%
Males	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	59%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	72%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Students participating in special education program	38%
Students with no reported disability	66%
English learner	22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	68%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	25%
Parent education - high school graduate	55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	66%
Parent education - college graduate	68%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	74%
Parent education - declined to state	67%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	67%
Females	72%
Males	62%
African American	47%
Asian	64%
Filipino	85%
Hispanic or Latino	59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	71%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Students participating in special education program	36%
Students with no reported disability	67%
English learner	9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	69%
Gifted and talented	98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	35%
Parent education - high school graduate	39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	56%
Parent education - college graduate	72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	84%
Parent education - declined to state	69%

Chemistry	This School
All Students	75%
Females	75%
Males	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	79%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	77%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with no reported disability	75%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	76%
Gifted and talented	92%
Parent education - high school graduate	42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	64%
Parent education - college graduate	78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	82%

Earth Science	This School
All Students	33%
Males	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	36%
Students with no reported disability	33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	39%

World History	This School
All Students	60%
Females	53%
Males	67%
African American	57%
Asian	69%
Filipino	69%
Hispanic or Latino	48%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	63%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Students participating in special education program	23%
Students with no reported disability	61%
English learner	14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	62%
Gifted and talented	79%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	29%
Parent education - high school graduate	39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	53%
Parent education - college graduate	65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	72%
Parent education - declined to state	67%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	14%
Females	12%
Males	15%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	14%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	12%
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Non-economically disadvantaged	15%
Students with no reported disability	15%
English learner	14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	14%
Parent education - high school graduate	18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	12%
Parent education - college graduate	11%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	18%

Geometry	This School
All Students	29%
Females	25%
Males	32%
African American	n/a
Asian	32%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	32%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Non-economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with no reported disability	29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	29%
Parent education - high school graduate	24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	32%
Parent education - college graduate	26%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	32%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Algebra II	This School
All Students	35%
Females	31%
Males	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	26%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	30%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	39%
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Non-economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with no reported disability	35%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	35%
Gifted and talented	91%
Parent education - high school graduate	36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	25%
Parent education - college graduate	43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	38%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)	This School
All Students	83%
Females	85%
Males	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	89%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	80%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	81%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with no reported disability	83%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	83%
Gifted and talented	98%
Parent education - high school graduate	73%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	72%
Parent education - college graduate	86%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	89%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	74%
Females	73%
Males	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	72%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	60%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	83%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with no reported disability	74%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	77%
Gifted and talented	92%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	52%
Parent education - college graduate	82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	92%

U.S. History	This School
All Students	71%
Females	65%
Males	77%
African American	67%
Asian	76%
Filipino	82%
Hispanic or Latino	57%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	74%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Students participating in special education program	13%
Students with no reported disability	72%
English learner	32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	72%
Gifted and talented	95%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	50%
Parent education - high school graduate	55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	60%
Parent education - college graduate	74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	83%
Parent education - declined to state	58%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	70%
Females	70%
Males	69%
African American	60%
Asian	64%
Filipino	91%
Hispanic or Latino	54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	75%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with no reported disability	70%
English learner	16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	71%
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	22%
Parent education - high school graduate	50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	61%
Parent education - college graduate	74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	83%
Parent education - declined to state	58%

Physics	This School
All Students	93%
Females	88%
Males	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	93%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with no reported disability	93%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	93%
Parent education - college graduate	100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	94%

Chemistry	This School
All Students	58%
Females	47%
Males	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	62%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	56%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	60%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with no reported disability	59%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	59%
Gifted and talented	97%
Parent education - high school graduate	44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	53%
Parent education - college graduate	59%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	70%

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This School
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This School
All Students	8%
Females	4%
Males	12%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	8%
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Non-economically disadvantaged	9%
Students with no reported disability	8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	8%
Parent education - high school graduate	0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	3%
Parent education - college graduate	13%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	11%

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

CAHSEE Results
Scale: % passing Grade 10 English Language Arts 94% (2011) 95% (2010) 94% (2009) 94% (2008) 95% (2007) 95% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 82% in 2011. Math 96% (2011) 95% (2010) 96% (2009) 95% (2008) 94% (2007) 92% (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 Arts	This School
All Students	94%
Females	95%
Males	93%
African American	100%
Asian	95%
Filipino	100%
Hispanic or Latino	84%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	97%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Students participating in special education program	67%
English learner	52%

Math	This School
All Students	96%
Females	96%
Males	96%
African American	100%
Asian	100%
Filipino	93%
Hispanic or Latino	92%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	96%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Students participating in special education program	53%
English learner	91%

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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