Home
> SchoolFinder
> California
> Sherman Oaks
>
Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin
About This School
Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin is located in Sherman Oaks, CA and is one of 231 high schools in Los Angeles Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 487 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.
Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin 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 Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin'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.
Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin had an API growth score of 824 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin's 2010 base score was 805 and the school did meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin'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.
Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin 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 Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin'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.
Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin had an API growth score of 824 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin's 2010 base score was 805 and the school did meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin's students and teachers. more
Sponsored Link
Be the First to Review This School
By clicking "Share Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Los Angeles Unified District Spending
$11,357Per Pupil
The Los Angeles Unified spends $11,357 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Los Angeles 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.
See Most Recent Test Scores
High Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Van Nuys Senior High School 0.6 miles |  |
|
| Will Rogers Continuation High School 0.7 miles |  |
|
| Robert Fulton College Preparatory School 0.8 miles | |
|
| Crawford Academy 0.9 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: CA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Contact Education.com with questions or feedback about SchoolFinder.
Please note, if you wish to speak to someone at the school, you must contact the school directly.
School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades 9-12
- Los Angeles Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin6952 Van Nuys Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91405
(818) 994-4744
California Virtual Academies
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving California students.
Learn More »Nearby Cities
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
school
90%
district
66%
state
77%
Math
school
85%
district
61%
state
76%
Algebra I
school
32%
district
9%
state
18%
Biology/Life Sciences
school
61%
district
25%
state
52%
Earth Science
school
13%
district
13%
state
31%
English Language Arts
school
73%
district
31%
state
49%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
school
36%
district
11%
state
18%
Geometry
school
90%
district
19%
state
43%
World History
school
45%
district
15%
state
36%
change 9%
English-Language Arts
school
98%
district
70%
state
79%
change 11%
Math
school
94%
district
67%
state
78%
Algebra I
school
11%
district
5%
state
9%
Algebra II
school
91%
district
17%
state
36%
Biology/Life Sciences
school
56%
district
23%
state
35%
Chemistry
school
6%
district
13%
state
41%
English Language Arts
school
60%
district
29%
state
41%
Geometry
school
64%
district
5%
state
12%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
44%
district
25%
state
40%
World History
school
24%
district
19%
state
33%
Algebra I
school
6%
district
5%
state
5%
Algebra II
school
38%
district
5%
state
11%
Chemistry
school
13%
district
11%
state
25%
English Language Arts
school
58%
district
27%
state
37%
Geometry
school
29%
district
2%
state
6%
U.S. History
school
45%
district
25%
state
38%
change 97%
Algebra I
school
63%
district
10%
state
21%
Biology
school
53%
district
23%
state
51%
change 1%
English Language Arts
school
74%
district
32%
state
50%
General Mathematics
school
41%
district
13%
state
17%
change 27%
Geometry
school
66%
district
23%
state
47%
change 18%
World History
school
53%
district
18%
state
41%
no change
English-Language Arts
school
98%
district
66%
state
79%
change 1%
Math
school
93%
district
62%
state
80%
change 127%
Algebra I
school
25%
district
6%
state
11%
change 19%
Algebra II
school
74%
district
18%
state
37%
Biology
school
28%
district
24%
state
35%
change 267%
Chemistry
school
22%
district
15%
state
44%
change 3%
English Language Arts
school
62%
district
31%
state
44%
change 55%
Geometry
school
29%
district
6%
state
14%
change 16%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
51%
district
30%
state
44%
change 88%
World History
school
45%
district
24%
state
38%
change 3%
Algebra II
school
37%
district
6%
state
12%
Biology
school
45%
district
26%
state
41%
change 23%
Chemistry
school
10%
district
13%
state
27%
change 10%
English Language Arts
school
52%
district
32%
state
40%
change 62%
Geometry
school
11%
district
3%
state
7%
Summative High School Mathematics
school
19%
district
27%
state
47%
change 13%
U.S. History
school
39%
district
31%
state
44%
Algebra I
school
50%
district
19%
state
28%
Algebra II
school
59%
district
15%
state
28%
Biology
school
47%
district
24%
state
42%
Chemistry
school
17%
district
14%
state
36%
General Mathematics
school
41%
district
17%
state
26%
Geometry
school
37%
district
14%
state
26%
Summative High School Mathematics
school
35%
district
30%
state
50%
World History
school
51%
district
23%
state
38%
change 14%
Algebra I
school
54%
district
11%
state
22%
change 8%
Biology
school
57%
district
27%
state
55%
change 1%
English Language Arts
school
75%
district
36%
state
54%
change 39%
General Mathematics
school
25%
district
14%
state
17%
change 6%
Geometry
school
62%
district
21%
state
45%
change 19%
World History
school
63%
district
20%
state
45%
change 1%
English-Language Arts
school
99%
district
100%
state
81%
change 4%
Math
school
97%
district
97%
state
81%
change 20%
Algebra I
school
30%
district
8%
state
12%
change 35%
Algebra II
school
48%
district
21%
state
40%
change 25%
Biology
school
35%
district
29%
state
38%
change 36%
Chemistry
school
30%
district
17%
state
46%
change 8%
English Language Arts
school
67%
district
33%
state
45%
change 10%
Geometry
school
26%
district
6%
state
14%
change 27%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
65%
district
31%
state
46%
change 47%
World History
school
66%
district
29%
state
42%
Algebra I
school
6%
district
6%
state
9%
change 30%
Algebra II
school
26%
district
6%
state
14%
change 100%
Chemistry
school
20%
district
16%
state
29%
change 6%
English Language Arts
school
55%
district
34%
state
43%
change 109%
Geometry
school
23%
district
3%
state
7%
Physics
school
46%
district
26%
state
53%
change 163%
Summative High School Mathematics
school
50%
district
32%
state
50%
change 51%
U.S. History
school
59%
district
33%
state
45%
change 22%
Algebra I
school
39%
district
22%
state
31%
change 39%
Algebra II
school
36%
district
16%
state
31%
change 11%
Biology
school
52%
district
28%
state
46%
change 59%
Chemistry
school
27%
district
16%
state
37%
Earth Science
school
36%
district
30%
state
33%
change 39%
General Mathematics
school
25%
district
20%
state
27%
change 11%
Geometry
school
33%
district
14%
state
27%
Physics
school
47%
district
24%
state
49%
change 51%
Summative High School Mathematics
school
53%
district
36%
state
54%
change 22%
World History
school
62%
district
27%
state
42%
change 9%
Algebra I
school
49%
district
13%
state
23%
change 32%
Biology
school
75%
district
30%
state
57%
Earth Science
school
45%
district
24%
state
37%
no change
English Language Arts
school
75%
district
37%
state
55%
change 76%
General Mathematics
school
44%
district
17%
state
18%
change 2%
Geometry
school
63%
district
24%
state
49%
change 14%
World History
school
54%
district
21%
state
48%
change 7%
English-Language Arts
school
92%
district
75%
state
82%
change 11%
Math
school
86%
district
75%
state
83%
change 27%
Algebra I
school
22%
district
8%
state
13%
change 6%
Algebra II
school
45%
district
21%
state
43%
change 66%
Biology
school
58%
district
32%
state
41%
change 47%
Chemistry
school
44%
district
17%
state
46%
change 4%
English Language Arts
school
64%
district
35%
state
48%
change 12%
Geometry
school
29%
district
7%
state
17%
change 8%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
60%
district
35%
state
50%
change 20%
World History
school
53%
district
31%
state
45%
change 8%
Algebra II
school
28%
district
6%
state
16%
change 25%
Chemistry
school
25%
district
14%
state
29%
change 15%
English Language Arts
school
63%
district
37%
state
45%
change 52%
Geometry
school
11%
district
4%
state
9%
change 15%
Physics
school
39%
district
31%
state
56%
change 6%
Summative High School Mathematics
school
47%
district
32%
state
50%
change 7%
U.S. History
school
63%
district
37%
state
48%
change 3%
Algebra I
school
38%
district
24%
state
32%
change 3%
Algebra II
school
37%
district
17%
state
33%
change 25%
Biology
school
65%
district
31%
state
49%
change 33%
Chemistry
school
36%
district
16%
state
38%
change 25%
Earth Science
school
45%
district
31%
state
35%
change 76%
General Mathematics
school
44%
district
24%
state
28%
change 9%
Geometry
school
30%
district
17%
state
31%
change 21%
Physics
school
37%
district
29%
state
52%
change 6%
Summative High School Mathematics
school
50%
district
37%
state
55%
change 15%
World History
school
53%
district
28%
state
44%
8
TestRating
8 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 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
more...
California Virtual Academies
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving California students.
Learn More »Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 487
55%
37%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin had 10% 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)
White
63%
Hispanic
18%
Black
9%
Two or More Races
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Sponsored Link
22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performin had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Los Angeles Unified School DistrictAbout Sherman Oaks, CA
Loading...
provided byzillow.com
© Zillow, Inc., 2008. Use is subject to Terms of Use
Today on Education.com
Five Great Snacks for Your Graduation Party 
Get Excited About Camping with These Printables and Activities BOOK PICKS
Summer Reading
