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Public School | Grades 9-12 | Hamilton Union High
Hamilton Union High School is located in Hamilton City, CA and is one of 3 high schools in Hamilton Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 309 students in grades 9-12.
Hamilton Union High School made AYP in 2009. 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 Hamilton Union 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.
Hamilton Union High School had an API growth score of 734 in 2009. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Hamilton Union High School's 2009 base score was 758 and the school did not meet its 2009 school-wide growth target.
In 2009, Hamilton Union High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hamilton Union High School's students and teachers. more
Hamilton Union High School made AYP in 2009. 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 Hamilton Union 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.
Hamilton Union High School had an API growth score of 734 in 2009. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Hamilton Union High School's 2009 base score was 758 and the school did not meet its 2009 school-wide growth target.
In 2009, Hamilton Union High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hamilton Union High School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Oct 13, 2010
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Ella Barkley High School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Hamilton Community Day 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Hamilton Community Day 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Ella Barkley High School 1.8 miles | n/a |
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Ive just recently graduated from Hamilton Union High School and i think i would of done better in Chico High or Orland High this school isnt the greatest but its a school but id rather have gone to Chico or Orland
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Students
Enrollment (2009)
Total: 309
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Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, Hamilton Union High School had 42% 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 (2009)
Hispanic
62%
White
34%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Hamilton Union High District Spending
$11,085Per Pupil
The Hamilton Union High spends $11,085 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hamilton Union High District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2009, Hamilton Union High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per 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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