About This School
New Technology High School is located in Sacramento, CA and is one of 16 high schools in Sacramento City Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 318 students in grades 9-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
New Technology High School did not make AYP in 2011. 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 New Technology 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.
New Technology High School had an API growth score of 699 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. New Technology High School's 2011 base score was 681 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, New Technology High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about New Technology High School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
New Technology High School did not make AYP in 2011. 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 New Technology 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.
New Technology High School had an API growth score of 699 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. New Technology High School's 2011 base score was 681 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, New Technology High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about New Technology High School's students and teachers. more
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Sacramento City Unified District Spending
$10,051Per Pupil
The Sacramento City Unified spends $10,051 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Sacramento City Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Land Park Academy 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| School of Engineering & Sciences 1.5 miles |  |
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| John F. Kennedy High School 2 miles | |
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| Capital City Independent Study School 2 miles |  |
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| C. K. McClatchy High School 2.2 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades 9-12
- Sacramento City Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
New Technology High School1400 Dickson St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-2839
www.scusd.edu
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Test 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.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 318
41%
55%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, New Technology High School had 60% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% 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 (2010)
Hispanic
44%
Black
23%
White
23%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Two or More Races
3%
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, New Technology High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Kathleen Kessler: I'm very impressed with New Tech High, Sac,Ca, their new up to date methods and their ability to keep their enrollments at a minimum so that each student is afforded the help they need and in their sincere concern that all the kids make it in the world of today!! They offer couselling on direction for the students so that when they do Graduate they are prepared to proceed forward with they careers and know how to present themselves to make an impression! I'm very pleased and my Boy has never been happier to go to school!! Thank You New Tech!!
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