Selma High School
Selma High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Selma Unified
Selma High School is located in Selma, CA and is one of 3 high schools in Selma Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 1738 students in grades 9-12.
Selma High School made 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 Selma 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.
Selma High School had an API growth score of 787 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Selma High School's 2012 base score was 760 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Selma High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Selma High School's students and teachers. more
Selma High School made 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 Selma 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.
Selma High School had an API growth score of 787 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Selma High School's 2012 base score was 760 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Selma High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Selma High School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Selma Independent School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Heartland High (Continuation) School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Grace Christian Academy 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| John Sutter Middle School 4.6 miles |  |
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| Fowler High School 4.8 miles |  |
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I THINK SELMA HIGH HAS EXCELLENT TEACHERS AND A WONDERFUL PROGRAM FOR TEACHING US STUDENTS AND HELPING US GET WHERE WE NEED TO BE.
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Seems to be a very good school. Impressive parental support & attendance at all activities, not just sports.
Seems to be a very good school. Impressive parental support & attendance at all activities, not just sports.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1738
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Selma High School had 72% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% 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 (2011)
Hispanic
85%
White
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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Selma Unified District Spending
$8,489Per Pupil
The Selma Unified spends $8,489 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 32% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Selma Unified District
24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Selma High School had 24 students for every 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
6 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 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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