Palomar High School
Palomar High School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 10-12 | Sweetwater Union High
Palomar High School is located in Chula Vista, CA and is one of 33 schools in Sweetwater Union High School District. It is a alt. school that serves 383 students in grades 10-12.
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.
Palomar High School 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 Palomar 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.
Palomar High School had an API growth score of 589 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Palomar High School's 2012 base score was 575 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Palomar High School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Palomar High School'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.
Palomar High School 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 Palomar 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.
Palomar High School had an API growth score of 589 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Palomar High School's 2012 base score was 575 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Palomar High School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Palomar High School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
480 Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 407-4800
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| East Hills Academy 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Fifth Avenue Academy 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Maac Community Charter School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Options Secondary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Otay Christian Academy 0.8 miles | n/a |
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Hi I am a parent of a student there and I think your school is rating is higher than 15 years back. From my experience is that my son has done better in his credits and writing. He gets them faster than if he was in regular school. Their policies are stricked and thats what I like zero tolerence in fighting. gang dressing, fights ect.. Keep up the good work Palomar High..
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 383
34%
66%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Palomar High School had 45% 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)
Hispanic
82%
White
8%
Black
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Sweetwater Union High District Spending
$9,259Per Pupil
The Sweetwater Union High spends $9,259 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Sweetwater Union High District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Palomar High School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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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.
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.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
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