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Jefferson Union High School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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699 Serramonte Blvd., Ste.100
Daly City, CA 94015
San Mateo County
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PH: (650) 550-7900
FAX: (650) 550-7888

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 5358 students
  • 5 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Algebra II
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 14% (2006)
 8% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 75% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 55% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 34% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 0% (2008)
 20% (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 17% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 28% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 48% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 41% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 29% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 42% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 45% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 10% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 38% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 8% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 8% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 13% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 21% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 11% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 42% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 36% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 35% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 41% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 33% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 35% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 10% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 3% (2008)
 2% (2007)
 7% (2006)
 6% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 7% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 8% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Females85%
Males80%
African American61%
Asian91%
Filipino86%
Hispanic or Latino71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander62%
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Economic Status Unknown78%
Students with disability34%
English learner34%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Females84%
Males85%
African American53%
Asian97%
Filipino89%
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander50%
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Economic Status Unknown74%
Students with disability50%
English learner54%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential96%95%
Emergency credential or waiver0%4%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching11213
Average years teaching in district1910
First-year teachers28%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Grade 92527
Grade 103030
Grade 113128
Grade 122625
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Filipino31%3%
Hispanic or Latino25%49%
White21%29%
Asian13%8%
African American6%7%
Pacific Islander2%<1%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
Multiple or No Response<1%3%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners7%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,543$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%61%
Student and staff support11%7%
Administration14%15%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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