Alameda Science and Technology Institute
Alameda Science and Technology Institute
About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Alameda City Unified
Alameda Science and Technology Institute is located in Alameda, CA and is one of 7 high schools in Alameda City Unified School District. It is a alt. school that serves 165 students in grades 9-12.
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Alameda Science and Technology Institute made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alameda Science and Technology Institute's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Alameda Science and Technology Institute had an API growth score of 896 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Alameda Science and Technology Institute's 2012 base score was 895 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Alameda Science and Technology Institute had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alameda Science and Technology Institute's students and teachers. more
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Alameda Science and Technology Institute made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alameda Science and Technology Institute's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Alameda Science and Technology Institute had an API growth score of 896 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Alameda Science and Technology Institute's 2012 base score was 895 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Alameda Science and Technology Institute had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alameda Science and Technology Institute's students and teachers. more
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nea Community Learning Center 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Alameda Community Learning Center 0.4 miles |  |
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| Island High (Continuation) High School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Encinal High School 0.7 miles | |
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| Bay Area School of Enterprise 1.2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 165
58%
42%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Alameda Science and Technology Institute had 40% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Asian/Pacific Islander
53%
Hispanic
16%
White
16%
Black
14%
Two or More Races
1%
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Alameda City Unified District Spending
$8,412Per Pupil
The Alameda City Unified spends $8,412 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 31% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Alameda City Unified District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Alameda Science and Technology Institute had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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