API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

745 (2009 Growth)
753 (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
-8 (2009 Growth result)  
  5 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target No 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

745
750
690
  All
Students
White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant.
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2008-2009 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2009 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2009.

2008 API Statewide Rank


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

2008 API Similar Schools Rank

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

Testing in California: An Overview

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2008-2009 API subgroup results  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

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

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 26% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 38% (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)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 52% (2009)
 47% (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)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

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

Algebra I
 34% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 40% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 31% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 53% (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)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 57% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 55% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 39% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
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 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
 41% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 32% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 16% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 34% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 8% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 38% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 91% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 55% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 48% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
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 Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 44% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 45% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

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

Algebra I
 7% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 23% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 7% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

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

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
Subgroup results not available

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students26%
Females25%
Males28%
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)27%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only26%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate18%
Parent education - declined to state22%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Females55%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)53%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability55%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate59%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to state40%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Females41%
Males64%
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)53%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with no reported disability52%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state37%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students34%
Females33%
Males34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)34%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged38%
Students with no reported disability33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)46%
Parent education - college graduate25%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate50%
Parent education - declined to state20%

GeometryThis School
All Students40%
Females46%
Males33%
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)41%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with no reported disability40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)23%
Parent education - college graduate25%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students31%
Females20%
Males45%
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)31%
Non-economically disadvantaged26%
Students with no reported disability31%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Parent education - college graduate30%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Females59%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Native45%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability61%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate74%
Parent education - declined to state51%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students55%
Females54%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
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 disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with no reported disability55%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate59%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Parent education - declined to state50%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students39%
Females48%
Males32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino19%
American Indian or Alaska Native9%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only40%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)33%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate65%
Parent education - declined to state37%

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students41%
Females34%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Native18%
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate51%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate57%
Parent education - declined to state38%

Algebra IThis School
All Students16%
Females12%
Males18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino17%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)17%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with no reported disability16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)18%
Parent education - college graduate8%
Parent education - declined to state15%

GeometryThis School
All Students34%
Females31%
Males37%
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 disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with no reported disability34%
Fluent-English proficient and English only34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Parent education - declined to state23%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students8%
Females11%
Males4%
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)7%
Non-economically disadvantaged7%
Students with no reported disability8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only8%
Gifted and talented8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduate9%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate9%
Parent education - declined to state9%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students38%
Females33%
Males43%
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)35%
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Students with no reported disability38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Gifted and talented36%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students91%
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
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students55%
Females50%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
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 disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disability38%
Students with no reported disability56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate64%
Parent education - declined to state51%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students48%
Females48%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability49%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate61%
Parent education - declined to state35%

PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
All Students44%
Females41%
Males48%
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)41%
Non-economically disadvantaged44%
Students with no reported disability44%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Gifted and talented68%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate56%
Parent education - declined to state46%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Females40%
Males49%
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)45%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with no reported disability44%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - declined to state39%

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students7%
Females5%
Males10%
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)9%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with no reported disability9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Parent education - declined to state5%

GeometryThis School
All Students23%
Females23%
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)18%
Non-economically disadvantaged22%
Students with no reported disability24%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - declined to state29%
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
 88% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 89% (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 Students88%
Females91%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino84%
American Indian or Alaska Native82%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Economic Status Unknown86%
Students with disability38%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Females87%
Males81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino85%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Economic Status Unknown83%
Students with disability38%
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 232121
2005 - 2006 232121
2004 - 2005 242121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 20073%
2005 - 20064%
2004 - 20054%
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.

More about the tests  

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