Executive Summary 
 
API School Results (As of: 2008-09)
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1,000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. The state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet.
API Base Score800
Similar Schools Rank8
Statewide Rank9
API Growth Score821

Student Enrollment by Ethnic Group (As of: 2008-09)
 Percentage
African American4.0%
American Indian0.8%
Asian2.5%
Caucasian64.1%
Filipino2.1%
Hispanic or Latino17.7%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiple or No Response8.7%

Teacher Credential Status (As of: 2008-09)
The district recruits and employs only the most qualified credentialed teachers.
 School
Fully Credentialed85
Without Full Credentials-

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) (As of: 2008-09)
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a federal law which mandates that all students in all grade levels meet the state academic achievement standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts by 2014. Schools must demonstrate “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP) toward achieving that goal.
 Met AYP Criteria
Made AYP OverallYes
Participation Rate - English - Language ArtsYes
Participation Rate - MathematicsYes
Percent Proficient - English - Language ArtsYes
Percent Proficient - MathematicsYes

 
California Standards Test (CST) (As of: 2008-09)
The California Standards Test (CST), a component of the STAR Program, is administered to all students in the spring to assess student performance in relation to the State Content Standards.
English/Language Arts
64%
64%
Mathematics
34%
34%
Science
62%
62%
History/Social Science
64%
64%

Students in Healthy Fitness Zone (As of: 2008-09)
In the spring of each year, schools are required by the state to administer a physical fitness test to all students in grades five, seven, and nine. The physical fitness test is a standardized evaluation that tracks the development of high-quality fitness programs and assists students in establishing physical activity as part of their daily lives.
Grade LevelFour of Six StandardsFive of Six StandardsSix of Six Standards
911.7%23.5%58.0%

Average Class Size (As of: 2008-09)
Valhalla High maintains a school wide average class size of 27 students.
SubjectAverage Class Size By Subject Area
English25
Mathematics25
Science30
Social Science28

Contact Information (As of: 2009-10)
Mary Beth Kastan, Principal
valhalla.guhsd.net
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