About This School
California High School is located in Whittier, CA and is one of 7 high schools in Whittier Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 2935 students in grades 9-12.
California 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 California 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.
California High School had an API growth score of 788 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. California High School's 2011 base score was 776 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, California High School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about California High School's students and teachers. more
California 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 California 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.
California High School had an API growth score of 788 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. California High School's 2011 base score was 776 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, California High School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about California High School's students and teachers. more
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Whittier Union High District Spending
$9,173Per Pupil
The Whittier Union High spends $9,173 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Whittier Union High 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier High (Continuation) High School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Sierra Vista High (Alternative) High School 1.3 miles |  |
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| la Serna High School 1.6 miles |  |
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| St Paul High School 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| El Camino High (Continuation) High School 1.7 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Whittier Union High School District
Made AYP
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Contact
California High School9800 South Mills Ave
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
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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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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 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2935
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, California High School had 53% 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
85%
White
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Black
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27:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, California High School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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California High School
California High is a great school , and has honorable teachers
Submitted by a Current Student on Dec 17, 2010
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