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Grossmont Union High School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

1100 Murray Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91944
San Diego County
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PH: (619) 644-8000
FAX: (619) 465-1349

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Grades 9-12
23,870 students
19 schools

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CST Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II

36% (2007)

54% (2006)

61% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

6% (2007)

6% (2006)

12% (2005)

5% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 13% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

60% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts

53% (2007)

48% (2006)

46% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science

55% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History

3% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

25% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 11% in 2007.

Algebra I

28% (2007)

26% (2006)

24% (2005)

18% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry

61% (2007)

61% (2006)

60% (2005)

52% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II

38% (2007)

34% (2006)

34% (2005)

32% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 35% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

68% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 65% in 2007.

Science

32% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

30% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts

39% (2007)

37% (2006)

38% (2005)

38% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry

32% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science

15% (2007)

13% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History

32% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I

12% (2007)

10% (2006)

9% (2005)

6% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry

13% (2007)

15% (2006)

18% (2005)

12% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II

13% (2007)

10% (2006)

12% (2005)

8% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

39% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

32% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History

34% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts

37% (2007)

34% (2006)

33% (2005)

33% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics

23% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry

27% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science

23% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 24% in 2007.

World History

12% (2007)
The state average for World History was 10% in 2007.

Algebra I

5% (2007)

5% (2006)

4% (2005)

3% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2007.

Geometry

2% (2007)

4% (2006)

7% (2005)

4% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; 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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CAHSEE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts

79% (2007)

81% (2006)

80% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

83% (2006)

83% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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 District
All Students	79%
Females	84%
Males	75%
African American	66%
Asian	91%
Filipino	89%
Hispanic or Latino	65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	77%
Pacific Islander	71%
White (not Hispanic)	87%
Declined to state	85%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Economic Status Unknown	74%
Students with disability	40%
English learner	35%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Females	81%
Males	81%
African American	66%
Asian	94%
Filipino	91%
Hispanic or Latino	70%
American Indian or Alaska Native	72%
Pacific Islander	77%
White (not Hispanic)	88%
Declined to state	85%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Economic Status Unknown	77%
Students with disability	40%
English learner	48%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Full credential	98%	95%
Emergency credential	7%	5%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Experience

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	13	13
Average years teaching in district	12	10
First-year teachers	6%	6%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Grade 9	25	27
Grade 10	26	30
Grade 11	25	28
Grade 12	22	25

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	54%	29%
Hispanic or Latino	26%	48%
African American, not Hispanic	9%	8%
Multiple or No Response	3%	3%
Asian	2%	8%
Filipino	2%	3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2%	<1%
Pacific Islander	1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
English language learners	9%	25%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,232	$10,805

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	61%
Student and staff support	10%	7%
Administration	13%	15%
Other expenditures	18%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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