Norwalk High School
Norwalk High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 8-12 | Norwalk-la Mirada Unified
Norwalk High School is located in Norwalk, CA and is one of 29 schools in Norwalk-la Mirada Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 2303 students in grades 8-12.
Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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.
Norwalk High School had an API growth score of 686 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Norwalk High School's 2012 base score was 677 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Norwalk High School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Norwalk High School's students and teachers. more
Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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.
Norwalk High School had an API growth score of 686 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Norwalk High School's 2012 base score was 677 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Norwalk High School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Norwalk High School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St John Of God School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Corvallis Middle School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Norwalk Christian Academy 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| New Harvest Christian School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Grace Christian Schools 0.7 miles | n/a |
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Linda A. Sanchez: this school has amazing teachers, that take the time to help in any way possible, as a parent, I have been involved in the committee formed to hire new teachers or principals when needed, I can see the hard work they put into choosing some that can represent the needs of all the school and to have pride in the Lancer Spirit
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andryana collins: it is cool and very organized and it is a great school to go to . the teachers there are great .
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 2303
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Norwalk High School had 68% 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
85%
Black
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White
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
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Two or More Races
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Norwalk-la Mirada Unified District Spending
$9,118Per Pupil
The Norwalk-la Mirada Unified spends $9,118 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Norwalk-la Mirada Unified District
26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Norwalk High School had 26 students for every 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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