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Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 67% (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 School
All Students74%
Females79%
Males69%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Filipino85%
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Economic Status Unknown74%
Students with disability27%
English learner37%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Females79%
Males78%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Filipino88%
Hispanic or Latino77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Economic Status Unknown70%
Students with disability38%
English learner55%
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.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 26% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 11% (2006)
 5% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 54% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 38% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 30% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
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 31% in 2008.

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

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 6% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 48% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 18% (2006)
 8% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 36% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 51% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 28% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
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 68% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 26% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 33% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 24% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
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 2008.

World History
 27% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 13% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 7% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 5% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 5% (2006)
 6% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 27% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 11% (2006)
 15% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 36% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 28% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 33% (2008)
 26% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 26% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 26% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 63% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 19% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
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 28% in 2008.

World History
 0% (2008)
 4% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 10% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 7% (2006)
 5% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 2% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 2% (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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  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%
Females23%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
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 disadvantaged18%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability30%
English learner20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only34%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - college graduate35%
Parent education - declined to state28%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students54%
Females52%
Males57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino62%
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 disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with no reported disability55%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate77%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students38%
Females40%
Males35%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Filipino73%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate48%
Parent education - declined to state38%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
All Students6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino6%
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%
Students with no reported disability7%

Algebra IThis School
All Students48%
Females53%
Males43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino67%
Hispanic or Latino47%
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 disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Parent education - not a high school graduate49%
Parent education - high school graduate61%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)30%
Parent education - college graduate47%
Parent education - declined to state35%

GeometryThis School
All Students36%
Females38%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino40%
Hispanic or Latino37%
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 disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged39%
Students with no reported disability36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Gifted and talented52%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - college graduate54%
Parent education - declined to state27%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students51%
Females50%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino51%
Hispanic or Latino53%
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 disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with no reported disability52%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate57%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - college graduate44%

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

ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Females29%
Males31%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Filipino46%
Hispanic or Latino27%
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)23%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability32%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate35%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate27%
Parent education - declined to state20%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students26%
Females24%
Males28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino32%
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 disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only34%
Gifted and talented80%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate20%
Parent education - declined to state18%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students33%
Females36%
Males29%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Filipino46%
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)31%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - college graduate36%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate27%
Parent education - declined to state27%

ChemistryThis School
All Students24%
Females23%
Males25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino28%
Hispanic or Latino20%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged23%
Students with no reported disability24%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Gifted and talented69%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)40%
Parent education - college graduate22%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students27%
Females21%
Males34%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Filipino32%
Hispanic or Latino26%
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)25%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability29%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%
Gifted and talented63%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)40%
Parent education - college graduate32%
Parent education - declined to state26%

Algebra IThis School
All Students13%
Females13%
Males12%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino15%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Non-economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability14%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only17%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate12%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)10%
Parent education - college graduate15%
Parent education - declined to state10%

GeometryThis School
All Students5%
Females6%
Males3%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino3%
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 disadvantaged5%
Non-economically disadvantaged6%
Students with no reported disability5%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Gifted and talented18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate7%
Parent education - high school graduate3%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)6%
Parent education - college graduate3%
Parent education - declined to state3%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Algebra IIThis School
All Students27%
Females31%
Males23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino38%
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 disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%
Gifted and talented54%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)33%
Parent education - college graduate18%
Parent education - declined to state20%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
All Students36%
Females28%
Males44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino36%
Hispanic or Latino37%
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 disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged24%
Students with no reported disability35%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%
Gifted and talented55%
Parent education - not a high school graduate44%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - college graduate21%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students28%
Females27%
Males28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino35%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged31%
Students with no reported disability28%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - declined to state17%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students33%
Females27%
Males39%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Filipino44%
Hispanic or Latino30%
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 disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented70%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate47%
Parent education - declined to state20%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students26%
Females25%
Males28%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Filipino38%
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)25%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disability2%
Students with no reported disability28%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Gifted and talented68%
Parent education - not a high school graduate24%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)33%
Parent education - college graduate32%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate29%
Parent education - declined to state15%

PhysicsThis School
All Students63%
Males74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino69%
Hispanic or Latino50%
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
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with no reported disability63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Gifted and talented91%

ChemistryThis School
All Students19%
Females13%
Males26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino21%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with no reported disability19%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only22%
Gifted and talented45%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)16%
Parent education - college graduate27%
Parent education - declined to state12%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis 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%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only0%
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%

Algebra IThis School
All Students10%
Females5%
Males13%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino33%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability11%
English learner1%
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate8%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)8%
Parent education - college graduate16%
Parent education - declined to state10%

GeometryThis School
All Students2%
Females2%
Males2%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino0%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged2%
Non-economically disadvantaged2%
Students with no reported disability2%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only3%
Parent education - not a high school graduate4%
Parent education - high school graduate3%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)0%
Parent education - college graduate0%
Parent education - declined to state0%
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 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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  API Results
 
API Growth (2007-2008)

706 (2008 Growth)
691 (2007 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 2007 and spring 2008 (as reported in August 2008).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2007-2008)

-50-25 0255075100
  15 (2008 Growth result)
  5 (2008 Growth target)
 

  This School High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2008 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.

 
2008 API Growth By Subgroup

706
 780
 693
 701
 649
 511
  All
Students		 Filipino Hispanic 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 2008 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2008.

2007 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 2007 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2007.

2007 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.

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2007-2008 API subgroup results  

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
2006 - 2007 182121
2005 - 2006 182121
2004 - 2005 192121
1Source: CA Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
2006 - 20078%
2005 - 20069%
2004 - 20059%
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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