About This School
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School is located in San Diego, CA and is one of 53 high schools in San Diego Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 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.
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School made 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 Arroyo Paseo Charter 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.
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School had an API growth score of 629 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Arroyo Paseo Charter High School's 2011 base score was 606 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Arroyo Paseo Charter High School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Arroyo Paseo Charter 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.
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School made 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 Arroyo Paseo Charter 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.
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School had an API growth score of 629 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Arroyo Paseo Charter High School's 2011 base score was 606 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Arroyo Paseo Charter High School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Arroyo Paseo Charter High School's students and teachers. more
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San Diego Unified District Spending
$10,305Per Pupil
The San Diego Unified spends $10,305 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 41% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about San Diego 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 |
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| Arroyo Paseo Charter High School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Hoover High School 0.9 miles |  |
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| St Augustine High School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| The Waldorf School of San Diego 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Academy of Our Lady of Peace 1.8 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades 9-12
- San Diego Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School4001 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 390-2579
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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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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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In 2008, Arroyo Paseo Charter High School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About San Diego, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| San Diego | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,733 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 29% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 50% / 50% | 66%/33% |
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