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Whittier/Del Sol Academy

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Whittier/Del Sol Academy is located in San Diego, CA and is one of 229 schools in San Diego Unified School District. It is a sp-ed school that serves 224 students in grades K-12.

Special Education schools are public schools that provide special services for children with disabilities (special physical, mental, or learning needs). Many special education schools also provide vocational training, adapted physical education, and assistive technology for their students.

Whittier/Del Sol 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 Whittier/Del Sol Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2008, Whittier/Del Sol Academy had 6 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Whittier/Del Sol Academy'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

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School Facts

Sp-Ed School
Grades K-12
San Diego Unified School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Whittier/Del Sol Academy
3401 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770

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Test Scores

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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 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 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?

39%

CST Results (2007)

English Language Arts

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42%

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41%

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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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11%

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23%

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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33%

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36%

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Geometry

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18%

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13%

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42%

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English Language Arts

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22%

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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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20%

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31%

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21%

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54%

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Math

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10%

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English Language Arts

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19%

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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

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10%

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Social Science Grade 8

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12%

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40%

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English Language Arts

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52%

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50%

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World History

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59%

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English-Language Arts

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29%

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95%

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79%

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Math

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47%

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Biology

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Biology

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Biology

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World History

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English-Language Arts

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82%

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82%

CAHSEE Results (2011)

Algebra I

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35%

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32%

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Physics

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45%

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52%

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 224

34% 64%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Whittier/Del Sol Academy had 56% 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

42%

White

31%

Black

16%

Asian/Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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6:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Whittier/Del Sol Academy had 6 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Whittier/Del Sol Academy

Del Sol Academy was great! They helped me get up to my grade level when I was hit by a car in eigth grade. Therefore, Del Sol got me ready for my freshman year at Clairemont High School. I never went back to the learning center after my first day of high school but I feel like I owe my acceptance into SDSU this year to the Del Sol Academy.

Submitted by a Current Student on Apr 6, 2009

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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%