About This School
la Quinta High School is located in Westminster, CA and is one of 11 high schools in Garden Grove Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 2038 students in grades 9-12.
la Quinta High School 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 la Quinta 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.
la Quinta High School had an API growth score of 877 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. la Quinta High School's 2011 base score was 879, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, la Quinta High School had 28 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about la Quinta High School's students and teachers. more
la Quinta High School 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 la Quinta 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.
la Quinta High School had an API growth score of 877 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. la Quinta High School's 2011 base score was 879, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, la Quinta High School had 28 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about la Quinta High School's students and teachers. more
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Garden Grove Unified District Spending
$9,383Per Pupil
The Garden Grove Unified spends $9,383 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Garden Grove Unified District
Education.com TestRating
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian Academy 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Bethel Baptist School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Los Amigos High School 1.6 miles |  |
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| Jordan Secondary Learning Center 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Bolsa Grande High School 1.9 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Garden Grove Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
la Quinta High School10372 McFadden St
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6315
www.ggusd.k12.ca.us/...
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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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9 out of 10
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2038
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, la Quinta High School had 67% 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)
Asian/Pacific Islander
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28:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, la Quinta High School had 28 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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