About This School
Granite Hills High School is located in Apple Valley, CA and is one of 5 high schools in Apple Valley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 2013 students in grades 9-12.
Granite Hills High School did not make AYP in 2011. 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 Granite Hills High School'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.
Granite Hills High School had an API growth score of 735 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Granite Hills High School's 2010 base score was 733, however the school did not meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Granite Hills High School had 28 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Granite Hills High School's students and teachers. more
Granite Hills High School did not make AYP in 2011. 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 Granite Hills High School'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.
Granite Hills High School had an API growth score of 735 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Granite Hills High School's 2010 base score was 733, however the school did not meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Granite Hills High School had 28 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Granite Hills High School's students and teachers. more
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The Apple Valley Unified spends $7,280 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Apple Valley Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Private School and Learning Center 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Apple Valley Christian School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Apple Valley Alternative Educational Center 1.8 miles |  |
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| Willow Park High School 1.9 miles |  |
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| Cornerstone Christian Academy of High Desert 3.1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Apple Valley Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Granite Hills High School22900 Esaws Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-2290
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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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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2013
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Granite Hills High School had 51% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% 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 (2010)
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In 2010, Granite Hills High School had 28 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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