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West Hills High School

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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) 0% (2008) 3% (2007) 2% (2006) Data not available for this school (2005) The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008. Biology/Life Sciences 81% (2008) 84% (2007) 59% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008. English Language Arts 63% (2008) 68% (2007) 58% (2006) 53% (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 31% (2008) 19% (2007) The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008. Algebra I 28% (2008) 44% (2007) 38% (2006) 29% (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008. Geometry 47% (2008) 52% (2007) 76% (2006) 51% (2005) The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 10 Algebra II 18% (2008) 29% (2007) 23% (2006) 36% (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 57% (2008) 49% (2007) 48% (2006) The state average for Science was 40% in 2008. Biology/Life Sciences 52% (2008) 46% (2007) 39% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008. English Language Arts 49% (2008) 50% (2007) 44% (2006) 46% (2005) The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008. Chemistry 51% (2008) 50% (2007) 45% (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 50% (2008) 47% (2007) The state average for World History was 33% in 2008. Algebra I 4% (2008) 15% (2007) 11% (2006) 6% (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008. Geometry 10% (2008) 10% (2007) 8% (2006) 16% (2005) The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 11 Algebra II 3% (2008) 7% (2007) 8% (2006) 10% (2005) The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) 36% (2008) 36% (2007) The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008. Biology/Life Sciences 36% (2008) 41% (2007) 29% (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008. U.S. History 45% (2008) 38% (2007) The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008. English Language Arts 42% (2008) 48% (2007) 42% (2006) 36% (2005) The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008. Physics 50% (2008) 35% (2007) 49% (2006) The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008. Chemistry 35% (2008) 31% (2007) 32% (2006) The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008. Earth Science 11% (2008) 0% (2007) 0% (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008. World History 27% (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) The state average for World History was 9% in 2008. Algebra I 4% (2008) 3% (2007) 5% (2006) 10% (2005) The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008. Geometry 2% (2008) 1% (2007) 3% (2006) 9% (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. Testing in California: An Overview Compare with test results from nearby schools 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
Subgroup results not available

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)	This School
All Students	0%
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)	0%
Students with disability	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	0%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	81%
Females	76%
Males	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	83%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with no reported disability	81%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	81%
Gifted and talented	83%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	88%
Parent education - college graduate	74%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	63%
Females	71%
Males	54%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	67%
Hispanic or Latino	46%
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)	66%
Declined to state	65%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disability	13%
Students with no reported disability	68%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	64%
Gifted and talented	91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	33%
Parent education - high school graduate	53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	68%
Parent education - college graduate	77%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	71%
Parent education - declined to state	45%

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1	This School
All Students	31%
Females	45%
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)	29%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with no reported disability	32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	32%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	28%
Females	31%
Males	26%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	29%
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)	29%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Non-economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with disability	0%
Students with no reported disability	31%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	29%
Gifted and talented	57%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	14%
Parent education - high school graduate	26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	35%
Parent education - college graduate	33%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	25%
Parent education - declined to state	18%

Geometry	This School
All Students	47%
Females	46%
Males	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	26%
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)	48%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with no reported disability	47%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	47%
Gifted and talented	47%
Parent education - high school graduate	44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	47%
Parent education - college graduate	54%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	53%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II	This School
All Students	18%
Females	16%
Males	21%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	18%
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)	18%
Non-economically disadvantaged	18%
Students with no reported disability	18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	18%
Gifted and talented	21%
Parent education - high school graduate	15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	17%
Parent education - college graduate	29%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	17%

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

Science	This School
All Students	57%
Females	59%
Males	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	91%
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)	58%
Declined to state	67%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disability	23%
Students with no reported disability	59%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	58%
Gifted and talented	80%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	15%
Parent education - high school graduate	48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	58%
Parent education - college graduate	72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	68%
Parent education - declined to state	32%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	52%
Females	57%
Males	47%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	39%
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)	55%
Declined to state	47%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disability	17%
Students with no reported disability	55%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	53%
Gifted and talented	80%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	18%
Parent education - high school graduate	47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	54%
Parent education - college graduate	61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	61%
Parent education - declined to state	37%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	49%
Females	56%
Males	40%
African American	27%
Asian	73%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	35%
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)	50%
Declined to state	57%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disability	8%
Students with no reported disability	52%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	50%
Gifted and talented	72%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	21%
Parent education - high school graduate	36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	53%
Parent education - college graduate	58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	58%
Parent education - declined to state	34%

Chemistry	This School
All Students	51%
Females	41%
Males	67%
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)	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with no reported disability	52%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	52%
Gifted and talented	56%

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
All Students	50%
Females	44%
Males	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	73%
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	45%
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)	51%
Declined to state	52%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Non-economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disability	24%
Students with no reported disability	53%
English learner	15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	52%
Gifted and talented	69%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	15%
Parent education - high school graduate	40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	56%
Parent education - college graduate	60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	60%
Parent education - declined to state	32%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	4%
Females	3%
Males	5%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	7%
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)	3%
Economically disadvantaged	0%
Non-economically disadvantaged	6%
Students with disability	4%
Students with no reported disability	5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	5%
Parent education - high school graduate	3%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	7%

Geometry	This School
All Students	10%
Females	11%
Males	9%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	0%
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%
Declined to state	17%
Economically disadvantaged	9%
Non-economically disadvantaged	10%
Students with no reported disability	10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	10%
Gifted and talented	17%
Parent education - high school graduate	7%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	10%
Parent education - college graduate	11%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	29%
Parent education - declined to state	6%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II	This School
All Students	3%
Females	3%
Males	4%
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)	4%
Declined to state	0%
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Non-economically disadvantaged	3%
Students with no reported disability	3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	3%
Gifted and talented	3%
Parent education - high school graduate	9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	2%
Parent education - college graduate	2%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	0%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)	This School
All Students	36%
Females	31%
Males	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	29%
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	0%
Non-economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with no reported disability	36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	36%
Gifted and talented	39%
Parent education - high school graduate	30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	28%
Parent education - college graduate	48%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	56%

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
All Students	36%
Females	37%
Males	35%
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)	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with no reported disability	41%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	38%
Gifted and talented	59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	40%

U.S. History	This School
All Students	45%
Females	42%
Males	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	44%
Hispanic or Latino	39%
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)	47%
Declined to state	50%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disability	10%
Students with no reported disability	49%
English learner	23%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	46%
Gifted and talented	72%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	25%
Parent education - high school graduate	30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	48%
Parent education - college graduate	58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	60%
Parent education - declined to state	27%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	42%
Females	46%
Males	38%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	44%
Hispanic or Latino	35%
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)	44%
Declined to state	45%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Non-economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disability	4%
Students with no reported disability	46%
English learner	8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	43%
Gifted and talented	70%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	25%
Parent education - high school graduate	28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	46%
Parent education - college graduate	54%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	51%
Parent education - declined to state	22%

Physics	This School
All Students	50%
Females	56%
Males	44%
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)	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with no reported disability	49%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	50%
Gifted and talented	58%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	57%
Parent education - college graduate	64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	62%

Chemistry	This School
All Students	35%
Females	33%
Males	38%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	29%
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)	37%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Non-economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with no reported disability	36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	36%
Gifted and talented	47%
Parent education - high school graduate	28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	36%
Parent education - college graduate	37%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	50%

Earth Science	This School
All Students	11%
Males	15%
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)	8%
Non-economically disadvantaged	18%
Students with disability	11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	12%

World History	This School
All Students	27%
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)	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	27%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	4%
Females	0%
Males	7%
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)	5%
Non-economically disadvantaged	5%
Students with disability	9%
Students with no reported disability	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	0%

Geometry	This School
All Students	2%
Females	2%
Males	2%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	0%
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)	2%
Economically disadvantaged	0%
Non-economically disadvantaged	2%
Students with disability	0%
Students with no reported disability	2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	2%
Parent education - high school graduate	3%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	2%
Parent education - college graduate	0%

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

CAHSEE Results
Scale: % passing Grade 10 English Language Arts 92% (2007) 89% (2006) 86% (2005) 85% (2004) The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007. Math 91% (2007) 91% (2006) 89% (2005) 86% (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 Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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	92%
Females	94%
Males	89%
African American	82%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	93%
Hispanic or Latino	84%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	93%
Declined to state	95%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Economic Status Unknown	92%
Students with disability	46%
English learner	67%

Math	This School
All Students	91%
Females	90%
Males	93%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	87%
Hispanic or Latino	82%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	93%
Declined to state	95%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Economic Status Unknown	89%
Students with disability	58%
English learner	44%

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

API Results

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.

2007 API Base By Subgroup

761	713	769	656	514

All Students	Hispanic	White	Socio- econ. Dis- advant.	Students with Disabilities

The results shown here reflect the school's Base API for the 2007-2008 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
The 2007 API Base is calculated using test score results from spring 2007.

API Growth (2006-2007)

761 (2007 Growth) 736 (2006 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 2006 and spring 2007 (as reported in August 2007).
The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.

API Growth Target (2006-2007)

-50-25		0255075100

		25 (2007 Growth result)
		5 (2007 Growth target)

	This School	High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2007 schoolwide growth target	Yes	59%
Met all subgroup growth targets	No	49%

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 1 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.

Testing in California: An Overview

Compare with API results from nearby schools

2006-2007 API subgroup results

ACT Results

Composite

	This School¹	State Average¹	National Average²
2006 - 2007	23	21	21
2005 - 2006	23	21	21
2004 - 2005	23	21	21

¹Source: CA Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This School
2006 - 2007	12%
2005 - 2006	12%
2004 - 2005	13%

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.

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