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Placer Union High School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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13000 New Airport Rd.
Auburn, CA 95604
Placer County
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PH: (530) 886-4400
FAX: (530) 886-4439

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 4663 students
  • 6 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
 71% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 21% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 15% (2006)
 26% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 55% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 39% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 14% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 24% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 37% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 58% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 39% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 64% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 49% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 60% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 56% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 50% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 23% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 39% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 6% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 11% (2006)
 7% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 19% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 21% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 10% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 12% (2006)
 12% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 45% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 52% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 45% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 51% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 68% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 34% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 45% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 19% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 6% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 4% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 10% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 10% (2006)
 12% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 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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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

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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 District
All Students89%
Females93%
Males86%
African American77%
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino75%
American Indian or Alaska Native72%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Economic Status Unknown88%
Students with disability51%
English learner33%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Females92%
Males89%
African American75%
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino80%
American Indian or Alaska Native72%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Economic Status Unknown78%
Students with disability58%
Tested with modifications0%
English learner50%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential98%95%
Emergency credential or waiver<1%4%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching11713
Average years teaching in district11310
First-year teachers24%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Grade 92427
Grade 102930
Grade 112628
Grade 122425
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White82%29%
Multiple or No Response10%3%
Hispanic or Latino5%49%
American Indian or Alaska Native1%<1%
Asian<1%8%
African American<1%7%
Filipino<1%3%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners2%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,421$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%61%
Student and staff support9%7%
Administration16%15%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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