School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2007-08 Published During 2008-09

 

Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2007-08

Crossroads High (Continuation) School

Address: 

2701 Willow Pass , Concord   CA  94519-1102 

Phone: 

925-689-6852  

Principal: 

Pam  Neudecker 

Grade Span: 

9  - 12 

 

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2007-08 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2006-07 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office. 

 

About This School

 

 

Crossroads High School is a specialized program serving pregnant and parenting teens.  On site child care is offered enabling students to attend academic classes in the morning and parenting classes in the afternoon.  Grant funding provides for counseling services, instructional assistants, parent education teachers, child care providers, and enrichment programs.  The mission of Crossroads High School is for every student to become self-reliant by developing academic, interpersonal, and technological skills.  Our students become empowered to break the cycles of teen pregnancy, poverty, and violence.  Parents, teachers, staff, and students will show mutual respect and caring by treating all individuals with dignity.

The goal of Crossroads High School is to provide an alternative instructional program aimed at high school graduation and beyond.  We prepare students to become lifelong learners, independent thinkers, caring parents, and responsible adults.  Our goal is for all students to graduate and become contributing members of society while raising their children in a nurturing environment so that they too can grow to become positive forces in this world.

 

Student Enrollment 

 

Group 

Percent 

African American 

9.62  %

American Indian or Alaska Native 

1.92  %

Asian 

  %

Filipino 

  %

Hispanic or Latino 

71.15  %

Pacific Islander 

1.92  %

White (not Hispanic) 

15.38  %

Multiple or No Response 

  %

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

90  %

English Learners 

32  %

Students with Disabilities 

13  %

 

Total Number of students 

52 

 

Teachers 

 

Indicator 

Teachers 

Teachers with full credential 

3

Teachers without full credential 

0

Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

0

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 

0

Total Teacher Misassignments  

0

 

School Facilities 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 

 

Site inspection revealed that the site enjoyed a satisfactory level of facility repair.  No significant facility-related problems were identified.

Repairs Needed 

None.

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 

The new classroom wings were completed and occupied in September 2008.  During the summer of 2009, the classrooms will be retrofitted with new heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.  Additionally, during the summer of 2009, the locking hardware throughout the site will be upgraded.

 

Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

 

Core Curriculum Areas 

Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Reading/Language Arts 

0.0%

Mathematics 

0.0%

Science 

0.0%

History-Social Science 

0.0%

 

School Finances 

 

Level 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 

School Site 

$7,101.31

District 

$4,106.29

State 

 $5,300

 

Student Performance 

 

Subject 

Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 

English-Language Arts 

0 

Mathematics 

0 

Science 

* 

History-Social Science 

0 

 

Academic Progress 

 

Indicator 

Result 

2008 Growth API Score (from 2008 Growth API Report) 

517  

Statewide Rank (from 2007 Base API Report) 

B  

2008-09 Program Improvement Status (PI Year) 

 

 

School Completion 

 

Indicator 

Result 

Graduation Rate 

76%

 

Postsecondary Preparation 

 

Measures 

Percent of Graduates 

Pupils Who Completed a Career Technical Education Program and Earned a High School Diploma 

N/A

Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for University of California or California State University Admission 

N/A


 

2007-08 School Accountability Report Card Report (SARC)

 

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the SARC Web site. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

 

I. Data and Access 

DataQuest 

DataQuest is an online data tool that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g. Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners.  

 

Internet Access 

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.  

 

II. About This School 

Contact Information (School Year 2008-09) 

This section provides the schools contact information. 

 

School 

District 

School Name 

Crossroads High (Continuation)  

District Name 

Mt. Diablo Unified  

Street 

2701 Willow Pass  

Phone Number 

925-682-8000  

City, State, Zip 

Concord  , CA  94519-1102 

Web Site 

www.mdusd.k12.ca.us  

Phone Number 

925-689-6852  

Superintendent 

Gary  McHenry 

Principal 

Pam  Neudecker 

E-mail Address 

bergs@mdusd.k12.ca.us  

E-mail Address 

 neudeckerp@mdusd.k12.ca.us

CDS Code

07-61754-0730416 

 

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2007-08) 

This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. 

 

Crossroads High School is a specialized program serving pregnant and parenting teens.  On site child care is offered enabling students to attend academic classes in the morning and parenting classes in the afternoon.  Grant funding provides for counseling services, instructional assistants, parent education teachers, child care providers, and enrichment programs.  The mission of Crossroads High School is for every student to become self-reliant by developing academic, interpersonal, and technological skills.  Our students become empowered to break the cycles of teen pregnancy, poverty, and violence.  Parents, teachers, staff, and students will show mutual respect and caring by treating all individuals with dignity.

The goal of Crossroads High School is to provide an alternative instructional program aimed at high school graduation and beyond.  We prepare students to become lifelong learners, independent thinkers, caring parents, and responsible adults.  Our goal is for all students to graduate and become contributing members of society while raising their children in a nurturing environment so that they too can grow to become positive forces in this world.

 

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2007-08) 

 

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  

 

Organized opportunities for parental involvement: Family Nights at Back-to-School and Open House, celebrations throughout the year, School Site Council.

 

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2007-08) 

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school. 

 

Grade Level 

Number of Students 

Grade 9 

5 

Grade 10 

15 

Grade 11 

22 

Grade 12 

10 

Ungraded Secondary 

0 

Total Enrollment 

52 

 

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2007-08) 

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group. 

 

Group 

Percent of Total Enrollment 

African American 

9.62  %

American Indian or Alaska Native 

1.92  %

Asian 

  %

Filipino 

  %

Hispanic or Latino 

71.15  %

Pacific Islander 

1.92  %

White (not Hispanic) 

15.38  %

Multiple or No Response 

  %

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

90  %

English Learners 

32  %

Students with Disabilities 

13  %

 

 

 

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) 

This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). 

 

Subject 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

1-22 

23-32 

33+ 

1-22 

23-32 

33+ 

1-22 

23-32 

33+ 

English 

 

 

0 

 

25.0 

 

1 

 

28.0 

 

1 

 

Mathematics 

26.5 

 

2 

 

26.0 

 

2 

 

24.0 

 

2 

 

Science 

53.0 

 

 

1 

26.0 

 

2 

 

 

 

 

 

Social Science 

26.5 

 

2 

 

27.0 

 

1 

 

26.0 

 

1 

 

 

III. School Climate 

School Safety Plan (School Year 2007-08) 

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan. 

 

Key elements included in the plan:  evacuation, fire and earthquake procedures, storage of supplies, intruders, and shelter-in-place procedures.

 

Suspensions and Expulsions 

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period. 

 

Rate 

School 

District 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

Suspensions 

5.7  

5.8  

3.8  

10.6  

11.4  

14.5  

Expulsions 

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.2  

0.2  

0.2  

 

IV. School Facilities 

Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2008-09) 

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements. 

 

The District takes great efforts to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional.  To assist in this effort, the District uses a facility survey instrument developed by the State of California Office of Public School Construction.  The results of this survey are available through the Maintenance and Operations Department.

District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and working order are completed in a timely manner.  A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and that emergency repairs are given the highest priority.

Additionally, the District participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides State matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components.  Typically, this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems.

 

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status. 

 

Item Inspected 

Repair Status 

Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 

Good 

Fair 

Poor 

Gas Leaks 

X

 

 

 

Mechanical Systems 

X

 

 

 

Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior) 

X

 

 

 

Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings) 

X

 

 

 

Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior) 

X

 

 

 

Structural Damage 

X

 

 

 

Fire Safety 

X

 

 

 

Electrical (interior and exterior) 

X

 

 

 

Pest/Vermin Infestation 

X

 

 

 

Drinking Fountains (inside and outside) 

X

 

 

 

Restrooms 

X

 

 

 

Sewer 

X

 

 

 

Playground/School Grounds 

X

 

 

 

Roofs 

X

 

 

 

Overall Cleanliness 

X

 

 

 

 

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection. 

 

Item Inspected 

Facility Condition 

Exemplary 

Good 

Fair 

Poor 

Overall Summary 

Good

 

V. Teachers 

Teacher Credentials 

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the DataQuest Web site. 

 

Teachers 

School 

District 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2007-08 

With Full Credential 

2

2

3

1646 

Without Full Credential 

0

0

0

138 

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

1

0

0

N/A 

 

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions 

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 

 

Indicator 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners  

0

0

0

Total Teacher Misassignments  

0

0

0

Vacant Teacher Positions 

0

0

0

 

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2006-07) 

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the NCLB Web site. 

 

Location of Classes 

Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 

Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers 

Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 

This School  

87.5 

12.5 

All Schools in District  

92.5 

7.5 

High-Poverty Schools in District 

83.6 

16.4 

Low-Poverty Schools in District 

93.1 

6.9 

 

VI. Support Staff 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2007-08) 

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 

 

Title 

Number of FTE Assigned to School 

Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor 

Academic Counselor 

 

 

Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 

 

N/A 

Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional) 

 

N/A 

Psychologist 

 

N/A 

Social Worker 

 

N/A 

Nurse 

 

N/A 

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 

 

N/A 

Resource Specialist (non-teaching) 

 

N/A 

Other 

 

N/A 

 

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. 

 

Core Curriculum Area 

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Reading/Language Arts 

 

 

MDUSD Adopted 2002

 

# Students

# Books

9

English

The Reader's Choice - Course 4

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

26

30

10

English

The Reader's Choice - Course 5

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

 

 

11

English

The Reader's Choice - American Literature

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

26

30

12

English

The Reader's Choice - British Literature

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

 

 

0.0%

Mathematics 

 

 

MDUSD Adopted 2001

 

# Students

# Books

9 -- 12

Intro to Algebra

California ALGEBRA:  Concepts and Applications

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

26

30

9 -- 12

Algebra

Algebra 1

Prentice Hall School Division

16

30

9 -- 12

Geometry

Geometry

Prentice Hall School Division

7

30

9 -- 12

Pre-Calculus

Advanced Mathematics:  Precalculus with Discrete Mathematics & Data Analysis

Houghton Mifflin/McDougall Littell

3

3

0.0%

Science 

 

 

MDUSD Adopted 2000

Publisher

# Students

# Books

9 -- 12

General Physical Science

Physical Science with Earth and Space Science

Pearson/Prentice Hall

26

30

9 -- 12

Introduction to Biology

Biology: Cycles of Life

AGS Publishing

26

30

0.0%

History-Social Science 

 

 

MDUSD Adopted 2005

 

# Students

# Books

9 -- 12

World History

World History:  The Modern World

Prentice Hall School Division

26

30

9 -- 12

AP World History

World Civilizations:  The Global Experience

Prentice Hall School Division

 

 

9 -- 12

U.S. History

The Americans:  Reconstruction Through the 20th Century

McDougal Littell

26

30

9 -- 12

AP U.S. History

The American Pageant

McDougal Littell

 

 

9 -- 12

Economics

Principles in Practice

Prentice Hall School Division

26

30

9 -- 12

AP Economics

Principles of Economics

Thomson/South-Western

 

 

9 -- 12

U.S. Government

Magruder's American Government

Prentice Hall School Division

26

30

0.0%

 

VIII. School Finances 

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)  

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures can be found at the Current Expense of Education Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefites Web page. 

 

Level 

Total Expenditures Per Pupil 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental) 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic) 

Average Teacher Salary 

School Site 

$18,500.15

$11,398.83

$7,101.31

$77,516.61

District 

N/A 

N/A 

$4,106.29

$60400 

Percent Difference – School Site and District 

N/A 

N/A 

88.03%

22.08%

State 

N/A 

N/A 

$5300 

$65008 

Percent Difference – School Site and State 

N/A 

N/A 

43.66%

16.14%

 

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2007-08) 

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources. 

 

Crossroads serves all students including special education and English learners.  Grant funding from  Cal-Safe, Early Head Start, First 5 Contra Costa, and Families and Children’s Trust support supplemental services which are provided by counselors, psychologist, instructional assistant, bilingual instructional assistant, full time secretary, child care attendants, social work intern, and parent education teachers.

 

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

This table displays district-level salary information for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page.

 

Category

District Amount

State Average For Districts In Same Category

Beginning Teacher Salary

$44650

$40721 

Mid-Range Teacher Salary

$61647 

$65190 

Highest Teacher Salary

$79944 

$84151 

Average Principal Salary (Elementary)

$90589 

$104476 

Average Principal Salary (Middle)

$93671 

$108527 

Average Principal Salary (High)

$104367 

$119210 

Superintendent Salary

$184086 

$210769 

Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries

40.6 %

39.9 %

Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries

5.1 %

5.5 %

 

IX. Student Performance 

California Standards Tests 

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, and 9 through 11; and history-social science in grades 8, and 10 through 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web page.  

CST Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards). 

 

Subject 

School 

District 

State 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

English-Language Arts 

5  

8  

0 

50  

50  

51 

42  

43  

46 

Mathematics 

0  

6  

0 

46  

44  

45 

40  

40  

43 

Science 

 

0  

* 

39  

42  

51 

35  

38  

46 

History-Social Science 

0  

0  

0 

37  

36  

40 

33  

33  

36 

 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

 

CST Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year 

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period. 

 

Group 

Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced 

English-Language Arts 

Mathematics 

Science 

History-Social Science 

African American 

* 

* 

 

* 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

 

 

 

 

Asian 

 

 

 

 

Filipino 

 

 

 

 

Hispanic or Latino 

0 

0 

* 

0 

Pacific Islander 

* 

* 

 

* 

White (not Hispanic) 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Male 

 

 

 

 

Female 

0 

0 

* 

0 

Economically Disadvantaged 

0 

0 

* 

 

English Learners 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Students with Disabilities 

* 

* 

* 

 

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

 

California High School Exit Examination

The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is primarily used as a graduation requirement. However, the grade 10 results of this exam are also used to establish the percentages of students at three proficiency levels (not proficient, proficient, or advanced) in ELA and mathematics in order to compute Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) designations as required by the federal NCLB Act of 2001. Detailed information regarding CAHSEE results can be found at the CAHSEE Web site.

CAHSEE Results by Performance Level for All Students – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level in English-Language Arts and mathematics.

 

Subject  

School  

District  

State  

2005-06  

2006-07  

2007-08 

2005-06  

2006-07  

2007-08 

2005-06  

2006-07  

2007-08 

English  

* 

6.2 

* 

61.2 

55.9 

60.5 

51.1 

48.6 

52.9 

Mathematics  

* 

6.7 

16.7 

60.8 

58.6 

58.0 

46.8 

49.9 

51.3 

 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

 

CAHSEE Results by Performance Level for Student Groups – Most Recent Year

  This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at each performance level in English language-arts and mathematics for the most recent testing period. 

 

Group  

English  

Mathematics  

Not Proficient  

Proficient  

Advanced  

Not Proficient  

Proficient  

Advanced  

All Students  

* 

* 

* 

83.3 

16.7 

0.0 

Male 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Female 

* 

* 

* 

83.3 

16.7 

0.0 

African American 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Asian 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Filipino 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Hispanic or Latino 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Pacific Islander 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

White (not Hispanic) 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

English Learners 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Students with Disabilities 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

 

 

 

X. Accountability 

Academic Performance Index 

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found at the API Web page. 

API Ranks – Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. These ranks are published when the Base API is released each March. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. 

 

API Rank 

2005 

2006 

2007 

Statewide 

B  

B  

B  

Similar Schools 

B  

B  

B  

 

"N/A"

means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.

"*"

means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program test scores included in the API. The API is asterisked if the school was small either in 2007 or 2008. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted.

"A"

means the school or subgroups scored at or above the statewide performance target of 800 in 2008.

"B"

0730416

"C"

means the school had significant demographic changes and will not have any growth or target information.

"D"

means this is either an LEA, an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school, or a special education school. Target information is not applicable to LEAs, ASAM schools, or special education schools.

"E"

indicates this school was an ASAM school in the 2007 Base API Report and has no target information even though the school is no longer an ASAM school.

 

API Changes by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays by student group the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant. 

 

Group 

Actual API Change 

Growth API Score 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008 

All Students at the School 

-15  

-34  

53  

517  

African American 

 

 

 

 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

 

 

 

 

Asian 

 

 

 

 

Filipino 

 

 

 

 

Hispanic or Latino 

 

 

 

 

Pacific Islander 

 

 

 

 

White (not Hispanic) 

 

 

 

 

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

 

 

 

 

English Learners 

 

 

 

 

Students with Disabilities 

 

 

 

 

 

"N/A"

means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.

"*"

means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program test scores included in the API. The API is asterisked if the school was small either in 2007 or 2008. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted.

"A"

means the school or subgroups scored at or above the statewide performance target of 800 in 2008.

"B"

means the school did not have a valid 2007 Base API and will not have any growth or target information.

"C"

means the school had significant demographic changes and will not have any growth or target information.

"D"

means this is either an LEA, an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school, or a special education school. Target information is not applicable to LEAs, ASAM schools, or special education schools.

"E"

indicates this school was an ASAM school in the 2007 Base API Report and has no target information even though the school is no longer an ASAM school.

 

Adequate Yearly Progress 

The federal NCLB act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: 

*       Participation rate on the state's standards-based assessments in English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics

*       Percent proficient on the state's standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics

*       API as an additional indicator

*       Graduation rate (for secondary schools)

Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found at the AYP Web page. 

AYP Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2007-08) 

This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school and the district met each of the AYP criteria. 

 

AYP Criteria 

School 

District 

Overall 

Yes  

No  

Participation Rate - English-Language Arts 

Yes  

Yes  

Participation Rate - Mathematics 

Yes  

Yes  

Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts 

Yes  

No  

Percent Proficient - Mathematics 

Yes  

No  

API 

Yes  

Yes  

Graduation Rate 

Yes  

Yes  

 

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2008-09)

Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English-language arts or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Detailed information about PI identification can be found at the AYP Web page.  

 

Indicator 

School 

District 

Program Improvement Status 

 

Not In PI  

First Year of Program Improvement 

 

 

Year in Program Improvement 

 

 

Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 

N/A 

10 

Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 

N/A 

18.2 

 

XI. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation 

Admission Requirements for California Public Universities

University of California

Admission requirements for the University of California (UC) follow guidelines set forth in the Master Plan, which requires that the top one-eighth of the state's high school graduates, as well as those transfer students who have successfully completed specified college work, be eligible for admission to the UC. These requirements are designed to ensure that all eligible students are adequately prepared for University-level work. For general admissions requirements please visit the University of California Web site.

California State University

Admission requirements for the California State University (CSU) use three factors to determine eligibility. They are specific high school courses; grades in specified courses and test scores; and graduation from high school. Some campuses have higher standards for particular majors or students who live outside the local campus area. Because of the number of students who apply, a few campuses have higher standards (supplementary admission criteria) for all applicants. Most CSU campuses utilize local admission guarantee policies for students who graduate or transfer from high schools and colleges that are historically served by a CSU campus in that region. For general admissions requirements please visit the California State University Web site.

Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate

This table displays the school’s one-year dropout rates and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period for which data is available. For comparison purposes, data are also provided at the district and state levels. Detailed information about dropout rates and graduation rates can be found on the DataQuest Web site. 

 

Indicator 

School 

District 

State 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

Dropout Rate (1-year) 

17.9 

7.5 

19.2 

3.2 

3.5 

6.0 

3.1 

3.5 

4.4 

Graduation Rate 

55.6 

57.9 

85.8 

86.1 

86.3 

85.8 

85.0 

83.0 

79.5 

 

Completion of High School Graduation Requirements 

Students in California public schools must pass both the English-language arts and mathematics portions of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) to receive a high school diploma. For students who began the 2007-08 school year in the 12th grade, as evidenced by that school year’s October CBEDS enrollment, this table displays by student group the percent who met all state and local graduation requirements for grade 12 completion, including having passed both portions of the CAHSEE or received a local waiver or state exemption. Detailed information about the CAHSEE can be found at the CAHSEE Web page. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant. 

 

Group 

Graduating Class of 2008 

School 

District 

State 

All Students 

76%

79.46%

N/A

African American 

N/A

70.90%

N/A

American Indian or Alaska Native 

N/A

78.57%

N/A

Asian 

N/A

85.23%

N/A

Filipino 

N/A

77.95%

N/A

Hispanic or Latino 

114.29%

69.61%

N/A

Pacific Islander 

N/A

55.17%

N/A

White (not Hispanic) 

N/A

85.15%

N/A

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

54.55%

17.43%

N/A

English Learners 

72.73%

15.16%

N/A

Students with Disabilities 

0.00%

6.87%

N/A

 

 

Courses for University of California and/or California State University Admission (School Year 2007-08) 

This table displays, for the most recent year, two measures related to the school’s courses that are required for University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) admission. Detailed information about student enrollment, in and completion of, courses required for UC/CSU admission can be found at the DataQuest Web site. 

 

UC/CSU Course Measure 

Percent 

Students Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 

14.8 

Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 

 

 

XII. Instructional Planning and Scheduling  

 

Professional Development 

This section provides information on the annual number of school days dedicated to staff development for the most recent three-year period.  

 

Opportunities for professional improvement, including the annual number of school days dedicated to staff development for the most recent three-year period:  Subs are covered for any staff member interested in professional development. Afternoons are also available for staff training.

The district coordinates a varied staff development programs for teachers and administrators based on assessed needs and state mandates. Two days prior to the school year are dedicated to staff development. Development has included BEST training; Language and active student engagement with Kate Kinsella; Building and Maintaining a Positive School Culture; Equity, Behavior and Culture.