Asa Charter School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-12 | San Bernardino City Unified
Asa Charter School is located in San Bernardino, CA and is one of 80 schools in San Bernardino City Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 342 students in grades K-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.
Asa Charter 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 Asa Charter 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.
Asa Charter School had an API growth score of 627 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Asa Charter School's 2012 base score was 625, however the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2009, Asa Charter School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Asa Charter 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.
Asa Charter 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 Asa Charter 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.
Asa Charter School had an API growth score of 627 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Asa Charter School's 2012 base score was 625, however the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2009, Asa Charter School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Asa Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| New Vision Middle School 0 miles | n/a | |
| San Gorgonio High School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Emmerton Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Banner Elementary 0.7 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 342
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Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
53%
Black
21%
Two or More Races
15%
White
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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San Bernardino City Unified District Spending
$10,076Per Pupil
The San Bernardino City Unified spends $10,076 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 39% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about San Bernardino City Unified District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2009, Asa Charter School had 19 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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TestRating
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