About This School
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.
Public Safety Academy 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 Public Safety Academy'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.
Public Safety Academy had an API growth score of 764 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Public Safety Academy's 2010 base score was 744 and the school did meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Public Safety Academy had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Public Safety Academy's students and teachers. more
San Bernardino City Unified District Spending
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson School 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| Norton Space and Aeronautics Academy 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Sierra High School 1.9 miles | ![]() |
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| Abc Hope for Kids School 2 miles | n/a | |
| Asa Charter School 2 miles | ![]() |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades 6-12
- San Bernardino City Unified School District
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Contact
Public Safety Academy1494 East Art Townsend Dr
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 382-2211
www.publicsafetyacad...
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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.
English-Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
Math
Algebra I
English Language Arts
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
Algebra I
English Language Arts
English-Language Arts
Math
Biology/Life Sciences
English Language Arts
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
English Language Arts
U.S. History
English Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
Math
Algebra I
English Language Arts
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
Social Science Grade 8
Algebra I
English Language Arts
English-Language Arts
Math
Biology
English Language Arts
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Chemistry
English Language Arts
U.S. History
Algebra I
Biology
Chemistry
Geometry
World History
English Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
Math
Algebra I
English Language Arts
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
Social Science Grade 8
Algebra I
Biology
English Language Arts
Geometry
English-Language Arts
Math
Biology
English Language Arts
Geometry
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Algebra II
English Language Arts
U.S. History
Algebra I
Algebra II
Biology
Geometry
World History
English Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
General Mathematics
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
Social Science Grade 8
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
English-Language Arts
Math
Earth Science
English Language Arts
Geometry
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Algebra II
Chemistry
English Language Arts
U.S. History
Algebra I
Algebra II
Chemistry
Earth Science
General Mathematics
Geometry
World History
TestRating
6 out of 10
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 190Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, Public Safety Academy had 62% 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)
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Public Safety Academy had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About San Bernardino, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| San Bernardino | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,140 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 30 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 38% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 52% / 48% | 66%/33% |
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