Kings County Community School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 7-12 | Kings County Office of Education
Kings County Community School is located in Hanford, CA and is one of 3 schools in Kings County Office Of Education School District. It is a alt. school that serves 133 students in grades 7-12.
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.
Kings County Community School did not make 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 Kings County Community 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.
Kings County Community School had an API growth score of 385 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Kings County Community School's 2012 base score was 388 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Kings County Community School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kings County Community 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.
Kings County Community School did not make 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 Kings County Community 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.
Kings County Community School had an API growth score of 385 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Kings County Community School's 2012 base score was 388 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Kings County Community School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kings County Community School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Trade Technical Charter School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Kings County Special Education School 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Hanford West High School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Kings County Rop High School 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Heritage Christian Academy 1.5 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 133
22%
78%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Kings County Community School had 63% 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
63%
White
20%
Black
9%
Two or More Races
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
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Kings County Office of Education District Spending
$65,530Per Pupil
The Kings County Office of Education spends $65,530 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 38% on instruction, 62% on support services, 0% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Kings County Office of Education District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Kings County Community School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Kings County Office of Education School DistrictTest 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.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English-Language Arts
school
39%
district
37%
state
77%
Math
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50%
district
39%
state
76%
English Language Arts
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9%
district
7%
state
37%
World History
school
3%
district
2%
state
29%
Earth Science
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7%
district
4%
state
31%
no change
English Language Arts
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12%
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14%
state
49%
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English-Language Arts
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41%
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47%
state
79%
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Math
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32%
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32%
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78%
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English Language Arts
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6%
district
4%
state
41%
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World History
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6%
district
4%
state
33%
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English-Language Arts
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45%
district
46%
state
79%
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Math
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51%
district
55%
state
80%
Biology
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4%
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4%
state
35%
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English Language Arts
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3%
district
3%
state
44%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
3%
district
4%
state
44%
no change
World History
school
6%
district
6%
state
38%
English Language Arts
school
6%
district
7%
state
40%
U.S. History
school
6%
district
5%
state
44%
Biology
school
4%
district
5%
state
42%
World History
school
6%
district
6%
state
38%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
4%
district
3%
state
59%
Social Science Grade 8
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4%
district
3%
state
47%
change 38%
English-Language Arts
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28%
district
31%
state
81%
change 53%
Math
school
24%
district
31%
state
81%
no change
English Language Arts
school
3%
district
4%
state
45%
no change
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
3%
district
2%
state
46%
change 50%
World History
school
3%
district
4%
state
42%
English Language Arts
school
5%
district
6%
state
57%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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0%
district
8%
state
63%
change 25%
Social Science Grade 8
school
5%
district
6%
state
50%
Algebra I
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0%
district
0%
state
23%
Earth Science
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0%
district
0%
state
37%
change 72%
English Language Arts
school
5%
district
6%
state
55%
change 54%
English-Language Arts
school
13%
district
32%
state
82%
no change
Math
school
24%
district
34%
state
83%
Algebra I
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0%
district
0%
state
13%
Biology
school
13%
district
5%
state
41%
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English Language Arts
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0%
district
4%
state
48%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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10%
district
8%
state
50%
change 100%
World History
school
0%
district
2%
state
45%
English Language Arts
school
3%
district
8%
state
45%
U.S. History
school
3%
district
10%
state
48%
Algebra I
school
0%
district
0%
state
32%
Biology
school
10%
district
4%
state
49%
Earth Science
school
0%
district
0%
state
35%
change 100%
World History
school
0%
district
2%
state
44%
no change
English Language Arts
school
5%
district
4%
state
59%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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0%
district
3%
state
66%
no change
Social Science Grade 8
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5%
district
6%
state
52%
Algebra I
school
0%
district
0%
state
25%
Earth Science
school
0%
district
4%
state
39%
no change
English Language Arts
school
5%
district
10%
state
57%
change 115%
English-Language Arts
school
28%
district
37%
state
83%
change 8%
Math
school
26%
district
31%
state
84%
Algebra I
school
0%
district
0%
state
13%
no change
Biology
school
13%
district
0%
state
43%
English Language Arts
school
0%
district
0%
state
50%
no change
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
10%
district
0%
state
53%
World History
school
0%
district
2%
state
46%
no change
English Language Arts
school
3%
district
6%
state
48%
no change
U.S. History
school
3%
district
7%
state
48%
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