Far West School
Far West School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Oakland Unified
Far West School is located in Oakland, CA and is one of 170 schools in Oakland Unified School District. It is a alt. school that serves 159 students in grades 9-12.
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.
Far West 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 Far West 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.
Far West School had an API growth score of 556 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Far West School's 2012 base score was 557 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Far West School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Far West 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.
Far West 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 Far West 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.
Far West School had an API growth score of 556 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Far West School's 2012 base score was 557 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Far West School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Far West School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Park Day School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| School Of Saint Leo The Great 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Pacific Boychoir Academy 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Claremont Middle School 0.6 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 159
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Far West School had 76% 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)
Black
74%
Hispanic
16%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Two or More Races
4%
White
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Oakland Unified District Spending
$9,733Per Pupil
The Oakland Unified spends $9,733 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 53% on instruction, 43% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Oakland Unified District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Far West School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Oakland Unified 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.
Language
school
26%
district
30%
state
45%
Mathematics
school
14%
district
32%
state
51%
Reading
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13%
district
28%
state
47%
Spelling
school
50%
district
50%
state
59%
English Language Arts
school
17%
district
29%
state
46%
Math
school
17%
district
23%
state
39%
English Language Arts
school
24%
district
24%
state
41%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
5%
district
21%
state
35%
Biology/Life Sciences
school
6%
district
18%
state
47%
English Language Arts
school
37%
district
26%
state
47%
World History
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19%
district
2%
state
29%
English-Language Arts
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61%
district
60%
state
77%
Math
school
44%
district
61%
state
76%
Chemistry
school
3%
district
16%
state
39%
English Language Arts
school
3%
district
19%
state
37%
change 46%
English Language Arts
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13%
district
28%
state
45%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
10%
district
23%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
6%
district
36%
state
52%
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Biology/Life Sciences
school
9%
district
20%
state
52%
change 41%
English Language Arts
school
22%
district
27%
state
49%
change 15%
English-Language Arts
school
70%
district
60%
state
79%
change 7%
Math
school
47%
district
61%
state
78%
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English Language Arts
school
31%
district
22%
state
41%
World History
school
11%
district
14%
state
33%
Algebra I
school
4%
district
6%
state
21%
Biology
school
20%
district
23%
state
51%
change 18%
English Language Arts
school
26%
district
28%
state
50%
change 34%
English-Language Arts
school
46%
district
79%
state
79%
no change
Math
school
47%
district
83%
state
80%
Biology
school
7%
district
20%
state
35%
change 61%
English Language Arts
school
12%
district
24%
state
44%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
17%
district
29%
state
44%
no change
World History
school
11%
district
20%
state
38%
Algebra II
school
14%
district
4%
state
12%
change 92%
English Language Arts
school
23%
district
22%
state
40%
U.S. History
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30%
district
25%
state
44%
Algebra I
school
3%
district
17%
state
28%
Algebra II
school
12%
district
14%
state
28%
Biology
school
17%
district
21%
state
42%
Chemistry
school
10%
district
13%
state
36%
World History
school
11%
district
17%
state
38%
no change
Algebra I
school
4%
district
10%
state
22%
change 60%
Biology
school
32%
district
28%
state
55%
change 15%
English Language Arts
school
22%
district
33%
state
54%
change 30%
English-Language Arts
school
60%
district
83%
state
81%
change 26%
Math
school
35%
district
92%
state
81%
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Biology
school
15%
district
24%
state
38%
change 33%
English Language Arts
school
8%
district
25%
state
45%
Geometry
school
7%
district
2%
state
14%
change 71%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
29%
district
30%
state
46%
change 45%
World History
school
6%
district
19%
state
42%
change 4%
English Language Arts
school
22%
district
26%
state
43%
change 10%
U.S. History
school
27%
district
27%
state
45%
change 100%
Algebra I
school
6%
district
19%
state
31%
change 59%
Biology
school
27%
district
25%
state
46%
change 70%
Chemistry
school
3%
district
15%
state
37%
Geometry
school
3%
district
14%
state
27%
change 45%
World History
school
6%
district
17%
state
42%
change 100%
Algebra I
school
0%
district
9%
state
23%
change 34%
Biology
school
21%
district
38%
state
57%
change 14%
English Language Arts
school
19%
district
35%
state
55%
change 13%
English-Language Arts
school
68%
district
64%
state
82%
change 46%
Math
school
51%
district
64%
state
83%
Chemistry
school
4%
district
17%
state
46%
change 200%
English Language Arts
school
24%
district
29%
state
48%
change 29%
Geometry
school
5%
district
1%
state
17%
change 14%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
33%
district
32%
state
50%
change 217%
World History
school
19%
district
20%
state
45%
change 9%
English Language Arts
school
20%
district
27%
state
45%
change 44%
U.S. History
school
15%
district
25%
state
48%
change 100%
Algebra I
school
0%
district
18%
state
32%
Algebra II
school
0%
district
14%
state
33%
change 15%
Biology
school
23%
district
30%
state
49%
change 33%
Chemistry
school
4%
district
14%
state
38%
no change
Geometry
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3%
district
13%
state
31%
change 217%
World History
school
19%
district
19%
state
44%
Algebra I
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0%
district
11%
state
25%
no change
Biology
school
21%
district
30%
state
60%
no change
English Language Arts
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19%
district
37%
state
57%
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English-Language Arts
school
58%
district
65%
state
83%
change 8%
Math
school
47%
district
67%
state
84%
no change
Chemistry
school
4%
district
16%
state
51%
no change
English Language Arts
school
24%
district
30%
state
50%
no change
Geometry
school
5%
district
2%
state
17%
no change
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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33%
district
37%
state
53%
no change
World History
school
19%
district
20%
state
46%
no change
English Language Arts
school
20%
district
30%
state
48%
no change
U.S. History
school
15%
district
26%
state
48%
Algebra I
school
0%
district
21%
state
34%
Algebra II
school
0%
district
13%
state
34%
no change
Biology
school
23%
district
29%
state
52%
no change
Chemistry
school
4%
district
13%
state
43%
no change
Geometry
school
3%
district
14%
state
32%
no change
World History
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19%
district
17%
state
46%
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TestRating
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