About This School
Buena Park High School is located in Buena Park, CA and is one of 8 high schools in Fullerton Joint Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 1962 students in grades 9-12.
Buena Park 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 Buena Park 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.
Buena Park High School had an API growth score of 743 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Buena Park High School's 2011 base score was 737 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Buena Park High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buena Park High School's students and teachers. more
Buena Park 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 Buena Park 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.
Buena Park High School had an API growth score of 743 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Buena Park High School's 2011 base score was 737 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Buena Park High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buena Park High School's students and teachers. more
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Fullerton Joint Union High District Spending
$8,168Per Pupil
The Fullerton Joint Union High spends $8,168 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 37% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fullerton Joint Union High District
Education.com TestRating
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Baptist Academy 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Sycamore High (Alternative) School 1 miles |  |
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| Acaciawood School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Anaheim Discovery Christian Junior/Senior High School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Anaheim Discovery Christian Junior High School 1.6 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Fullerton Joint Union High School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Buena Park High School8833 Academy Dr
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 992-8601
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Test Scores
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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5 out of 10
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: 1962
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Buena Park High School had 66% 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)
Hispanic
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Two or More Races
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Buena Park High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Buena Park High School
Buena Park High use to be a school that parents didn't want their children to go to..based on low test scores to violence in the school..but every year it seems to improve. now our football team actually are doing well. the test scores keep going up every yr...striving for that 800!!! yu guys can do it!! the fights have seemed to stop..everybody is just getting along and showing their spirit for the COYOTES!!!!
Submitted by a Former Student on Dec 17, 2011
Buena Park High School
4
The school is gettinga lot better academically and sociallly.
Submitted by a Current Student on Jan 9, 2011
Buena Park High School
its very scary...too many gang related situations.
Submitted by a Parent on May 30, 2009
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