School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2008-09

Mt. Diablo High School

Address: 

2455 Grant St. , Concord   CA  94520-2252 

Phone: 

925-682-4030 

Principal: 

Cheryl  LeBeouf 

Grade Span: 

9 - 12 

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2008-09 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2007-08 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office. 

About This School 

We, the Mt. Diablo High School community, envision a school where students reveal their potential, develop a passion for life and learning, and experience the respect, safety, and freedom to discover themselves and to create their future.

WHAT WE VALUE

In an atmosphere of integrity, mutual respect, and trust, we value school excellence, professional and personal growth, and a passionate commitment to teaching and learning. We believe in high expectations for students and staff in which responsibility to self and others is prized. We value honest, open communication, cooperation, and flexibility as we attain our purpose and self-expressions. We hold creativity to be the cornerstone of our vision, which is the fostering of wholeness in our students and ourselves.

Student Enrollment 

Group 

Percent 

African American 

13.47 % 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

0.78 % 

Asian 

4.85 % 

Filipino 

7.37 % 

Hispanic or Latino 

52.57 % 

Pacific Islander 

2.75 % 

White (not Hispanic) 

17.72 % 

Multiple or No Response 

0.48 % 

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

61.00 % 

English Learners 

26.00 % 

Students with Disabilities 

14.00 % 

Total Number of Students 

1670 

Teachers 

Indicator 

Teachers 

Teachers with full credential 

72

Teachers without full credential 

16

Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

9

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 

0

Total Teacher Misassignments  

0

Student Performance 

Subject 

Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 

English-Language Arts 

26

Mathematics 

6

Science 

34

History-Social Science 

25

Academic Progress 

Indicator 

Result 

2009 Growth API Score (from 2009 Growth API Report) 

618  

Statewide Rank (from 2008 Base API Report) 

2  

2009-10 Program Improvement Status (PI Year) 

 

School Facilities 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 

9/27/09

Repairs Needed 

Minor wall, ceiling tile, lighting, electrical and plumbing problems.

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 

Repair submitted and completed.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Core Curriculum Areas 

Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Reading/Language Arts 

0.0%

Mathematics 

0.0%

Science 

0.0%

History-Social Science 

0.0%

Foreign Language 

0.0%

Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) 

0.0%

School Finances 

Level 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 

School Site 

$5,154.55

District 

$4,879.73

State 

 $5,512

School Completion  

Indicator  

Result  

Graduation Rate 

57.4

Postsecondary Preparation 

Measures 

Percent 

Pupils Who Completed a Career Technical Education Program and Earned a High School Diploma 

636

Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for University of California or California State University Admission 

94.12%

NAEP Reading, Grade 4 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

209 

Average Scale Score - National 

220 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 30%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 18%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%

NAEP Reading, Grade 8 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

251 

Average Scale Score - National 

261 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 41%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 20%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 2%

NAEP Mathematics, Grade 4 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

232 

Average Scale Score - National 

239 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 72%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 30%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%

NAEP Mathematics, Grade 8 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

270 

Average Scale Score - National 

282 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 59%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 23%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%


School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available on the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

I. Data and Access 

DataQuest 

DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners). 

Internet Access 

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.  

II. About This School 

Contact Information (School Year 2009-10) 

This section provides the schools contact information. 

School 

District 

School Name 

Mt. Diablo High  

District Name 

Mt. Diablo Unified  

Street 

2455 Grant St.  

Phone Number 

925-682-8000 

City, State, Zip 

Concord  , CA  94520-2252 

Web Site 

www.mdusd.k12.ca.us 

Phone Number 

925-682-4030 

Superintendent 

Richard  Nicoll 

Principal 

Cheryl  LeBeouf 

E-mail Address 

josephl@mdusd.k12.ca.us 

E-mail Address 

lebeoufc@mdusd.k12.ca.us 

CDS Code

07- 61754- 0734566 

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09) 

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09) 

We, the Mt. Diablo High School community, envision a school where students reveal their potential, develop a passion for life and learning, and experience the respect, safety, and freedom to discover themselves and to create their future.

WHAT WE VALUE

In an atmosphere of integrity, mutual respect, and trust, we value school excellence, professional and personal growth, and a passionate commitment to teaching and learning. We believe in high expectations for students and staff in which responsibility to self and others is prized. We value honest, open communication, cooperation, and flexibility as we attain our purpose and self-expressions. We hold creativity to be the cornerstone of our vision, which is the fostering of wholeness in our students and ourselves.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09) 

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09) 

The following organizations provide parents with an opportunity to participate in the school community:

*PTSA                                                                   *School Site Council                   

*English Learner Advisory Committee          *Sports Boosters Club

*Band and Music Boosters Club                    *WASC Accreditation and Coordinated Compliance

*Academy  Advisories                                       *Review committee work

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school. 

Grade Level 

Number of Students 

Grade 9 

623 

Grade 10 

427 

Grade 11 

341 

Grade 12 

279 

Ungraded Secondary 

0 

Total Enrollment 

1670 

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group. 

Group 

Percent of Total Enrollment 

African American 

13.47 % 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

0.78 % 

Asian 

4.85 % 

Filipino 

7.37 % 

Hispanic or Latino 

52.57 % 

Pacific Islander 

2.75 % 

White (not Hispanic) 

17.72 % 

Multiple or No Response 

0.48 % 

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

61.00 % 

English Learners 

26.00 % 

Students with Disabilities 

14.00 % 

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) 

This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). 

Subject 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

1-22 

23-32 

33+ 

1-22 

23-32 

33+ 

1-22 

23-32 

33+ 

English 

18.3 

73 

30 

1 

22.6 

43 

40 

3 

21.8 

49 

29 

9 

Mathematics 

16.9 

85 

19 

10 

25.9 

20 

24 

15 

19.4 

54 

25 

6 

Science 

18.8 

28 

21 

 

24.1 

14 

40 

1 

23.4 

19 

33 

 

Social Science 

23.1 

15 

29 

4 

27.9 

5 

29 

5 

27.7 

5 

32 

7 

III. School Climate 

School Safety Plan (School Year 2008-09) 

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan. 

The Safety Plan addresses disaster procedures, routines, emergencies, all planned lock down, and evacuation procedures. The plan includes school and district student policies regarding student behavior, which could lead to suspension and expulsion. Student/Parent handbooks at both the school and district level communicate these expectations as well. The plan has the proper procedures to notify teachers and staff of dangerous students. The Safety Plan includes the sexual harassment policy, child abuse reporting procedures, the school dress code and rules and procedures regarding student discipline. Safe egress and ingress of pupils during emergencies and other safe strategies and programs are addressed.

Suspensions and Expulsions 

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period. 

Rate 

School 

District 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

Suspensions 

40.5  

39.5  

48.4  

11.4  

14.5  

15.4  

Expulsions 

0.5  

1.1  

0.9  

0.2  

0.2  

0.2  

IV. School Facilities 

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2009-10) 

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements. 

The District takes great efforts to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional.  To assist in this effort, the District uses a facility survey instrument developed by the State of California Office of Public School Construction.  The results of this survey are available through the Maintenance and Operations Department.

 

District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and working order are completed in a timely manner.  A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and that emergency repairs are given the highest priority.

 

Additionally, the District participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides State matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components.  Typically, this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems.

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2009-10) 

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status. 

Item Inspected 

Repair Status 

Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 

Exemplary 

Good 

Fair 

Poor 

Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer 

N/A

X

 

 

New boiler installed

Interior: Interior Surfaces 

N/A

X

 

 

 

Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation 

N/A

X

 

 

 

Electrical: Electrical 

N/A

X

 

 

 

Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains 

N/A

X

 

 

 

Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials 

N/A

X

 

 

Surveillance system recently installed

Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs 

N/A

X

 

 

 

External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences 

N/A

X

 

 

Lock upgrade planned

Security system upgrade planned

Overall Rating 

Good

N/A

V. Teachers 

Teacher Credentials 

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found on the CDE DataQuest Web page. 

Teachers 

School 

District 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2008-09 

With Full Credential 

63

67

72

1639 

Without Full Credential 

14

15

16

108 

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

12

7

9

N/A 

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions 

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 

Indicator 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2009-10 

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners  

0

2

0

Total Teacher Misassignments  

1

3

0

Vacant Teacher Positions 

2

0

7

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers in the school, in all schools in the district, in high-poverty schools in the district, and in low-poverty schools in the district. High poverty schools are defined as those schools with student participation of approximately 75 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low poverty schools are those with student participation of approximately 25 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found on the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page. 

Location of Classes 

Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 

Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers 

Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 

This School  

91.4 

8.6 

All Schools in District  

95.2 

4.8 

High-Poverty Schools in District 

96.3 

3.7 

Low-Poverty Schools in District 

96.3 

3.7 

VI. Support Staff 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 

Title 

Number of FTE Assigned to School 

Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor 

Academic Counselor 

3.0 

556 

Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 

 

N/A 

Psychologist 

 

N/A 

Social Worker 

1.0 

N/A 

Nurse 

 

N/A 

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 

0.6 

N/A 

Resource Specialist (non-teaching) 

 

N/A 

Other 

 

 

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2009-10) 

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. 

Core Curriculum Area 

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Reading/Language Arts 

 

LANGUAGE ARTS

MDUSD Adopted 2002

 

# Students

# Books

9

English

Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes - Gold

Prentice Hall School Division

314

601

10

English

Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes - Platinum

Prentice Hall School Division

370

500

11

English

Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes - The American Experience

Prentice Hall School Division

379

504

12

English

Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes - The British Tradition

Prentice Hall School Division

304

413

0.0%

Mathematics 

 

MATHEMATICS

MDUSD Adopted 2009

 

# Students

# Books

9 -- 12

Algebra Concepts and Skills

California Math Algebra 1

McDougal LIttell

105

190

9 -- 12

Algebra

California Algebra 1

Prentice Hall School Division

525

669

9 -- 12

Geometry

California Geometry

Prentice Hall School Division

391

525

9 -- 12

 Algebra 2

Holt Algebra 2

Holt, Rinehart & Winston

255

325

9 -- 12

Personal Finance

Mathematics For Business and Personal Finance

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

128

128

9 -- 12

Pre-Calculus

Precalculus Enhanced with Graphing Utilities

Prentice Hall School Division

80

111

9 -- 12

Calculus

Calculus:  Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic

Prentice Hall School Division

28

97

0.0%

Science 

 

SCIENCE

MDUSD Adopted 2000

Publisher

# Students

# Books

9 -- 12

Biology I (D)

Biology

Pearson/Prentice Hall

361

709

9 -- 12

Biology AP (D)

Advanced Placement Biology

Pearson/Prentice Hall

37

60

9 -- 12

Chemistry I (D)

Chemistry:  Matter and Change

Glenco Publishing Co

270

273

9 -- 12

Chemistry I Honors (D)

Chemistry(7th Ed.)

Houghton Mifflin

34

75

9 -- 12

Earth Science I

Earth Science

Pearson/Prentice Hall

404

437

9 -- 12

Environmental Science

Environmental Science

Holt/Rinehart/Winston

31

87

9 -- 12

Introduction to Biology

Biology: Cycles of Life

AGS Publishing

29

126

9 -- 12

Physics (D)

Conceptual Physics

Pearson/Prentice Hall

32

124

9 -- 12

Physics Honors (D)

College Physics

Thomson Learning

21

43

9 -- 12

Physiology (D)

Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology

Pearson/Prentice Hall

30

57

0.0%

History-Social Science 

 

SOCIAL SCIENCE

MDUSD Adopted 2005

 

# Students

# Books

9 -- 12

World History

World History:  The Modern World

Prentice Hall School Division

409

528

9 -- 12

U.S. History

The Americans:  Reconstruction Through the 20th Century

McDougal Littell

412

465

9 -- 12

AP U.S. History

The American Pageant

McDougal Littell

25

65

9 -- 12

Economics

Principles in Practice

Prentice Hall School Division

360

376

9 -- 12

U.S. Government

Magruder's American Government

Prentice Hall School Division

322

362

9 -- 12

AP U.S. Government

American Government:  Institutions and Policies, 8th Ed.

McDougal Littell

29

53

9 -- 12

Geography

World Geography

McDougal Littell

25

38

0.0%

Foreign Language 

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

MDUSD Adopted 2003

 

# Students

# Books

 

SPANISH

 

 

 

 

9 -- 12

Spanish I

Realidades – Level 1

Prentice Hall School Division

108

394

9 -- 12

Spanish II

Realidades – Level 2

Prentice Hall School Division

101

340

9 -- 12

Spanish III

Realidades – Level 3

Prentice Hall School Division

105

269

9 -- 12

Spanish IV

Ven conmigo!, Nuevas Vistas, Level 1

Holt, Rinehart & Winston

85

85

9 -- 12

Spanish V

Ven conmigo!, Nuevas Vistas, Level 2

Holt, Rinehart & Winston

18

26

 

FRENCH

 

 

 

 

9 -- 12

French I

Discovering French, Bleu

McDougall Littell

61

145

9 -- 12

French II

Discovering French, Blanc

McDougall Littell

56

103

9 -- 12

French III

Discovering French, Rouge

McDougall Littell

27

55

0.0%

Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) 

Laboratory Science Equipment - Available

Yes

VIII. School Finances 

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2007-08)  

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures can be found on the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page. 

Level 

Total Expenditures Per Pupil 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental / Restricted) 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic / Unrestricted) 

Average Teacher Salary 

School Site 

$8,934.36

$3,779.82

$5,154.55

$56,128

District 

N/A 

N/A 

$4,879.73

$60,713 

Percent Difference – School Site and District 

N/A 

N/A 

5.63%

-7.55%

State 

N/A 

N/A 

$5,512 

$67,049 

Percent Difference – School Site and State 

N/A 

N/A 

-6.49%

-16.29%

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2008-09) 

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources. 

Types of services funded include Gifted and Talented Education, special education, English Language Learners, reading and math interventions, 10th grade counseling, library services, ELD services, Diablo Community Center Counseling Services, Mental Health Collaborative, and Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco prevention programs.

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

This table displays district salaries for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size based on the salary schedule. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page.

Category

District Amount

State Average For Districts In Same Category

Beginning Teacher Salary

$44,650

$42,065 

Mid-Range Teacher Salary

$61,647 

$67,109 

Highest Teacher Salary

$82,326 

$86,293 

Average Principal Salary (Elementary)

$93,197 

$107,115 

Average Principal Salary (Middle)

$95,806 

$112,279 

Average Principal Salary (High)

$106,705 

$122,532 

Superintendent Salary

$184,086 

$216,356 

Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries

39.40 % 

39.40 % 

Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries

5.30 % 

5.50 % 

IX. Student Performance 

Standardized Testing and Reporting Program  

The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists of several key components, including the California Standards Tests (CSTs); the California Modified Assessment (CMA), and the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). The CSTs show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades two through eleven; science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and ten through eleven. The CAPA includes ELA, mathematics, and science in grades two through eleven, and for science for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities whose disabilities prevent them from taking either the CSTs with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations. The CMA includes ELA and mathematics for grades three through eight and science in grade five and is an alternate assessment that is based on modifiedachievement standards. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude them from achieving grade-level proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the CDE Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web site. Program information regarding the STAR Program can be found in the Explaining 2008 STAR Program Summary Results to the Public guide. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student. 

Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards). 

Subject 

School 

District 

State 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

English-Language Arts 

28 

29 

26 

50 

51 

55 

43 

46 

50 

Mathematics 

5 

6 

6 

44 

45 

47 

40 

43 

46 

Science 

23 

24 

34 

42 

51 

54 

38 

46 

50 

History-Social Science 

17 

21 

25 

36 

40 

46 

33 

36 

41 

 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period. 

Group 

Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced 

English-Language Arts 

Mathematics 

Science 

History-Social Science 

African American 

23 

5 

17 

21 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Asian 

52 

24 

50 

54 

Filipino 

47 

12 

61 

51 

Hispanic or Latino 

18 

4 

30 

15 

Pacific Islander 

25 

10 

* 

13 

White (not Hispanic) 

35 

6 

42 

31 

Male 

23 

7 

33 

27 

Female 

30 

6 

35 

22 

Economically Disadvantaged 

22 

5 

31 

19 

English Learners 

2 

2 

6 

2 

Students with Disabilities 

9 

8 

12 

5 

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 

 

 

 

 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

California High School Exit Examination Results

The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is primarily used as a graduation requirement. However, the grade ten results of this exam are also used to establish the percentages of students at three proficiency levels (not proficient, proficient, or advanced) in ELA and mathematics in order to compute Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) designations as required by the federal NCLB Act of 2001. Detailed information regarding CAHSEE results can be found at the CDE California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Web site. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

California High School Exit Examination Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level in ELA and mathematics.

Subject  

School  

District  

State  

2006-07  

2007-08 

2008-09 

2006-07  

2007-08 

2008-09 

2006-07  

2007-08 

2008-09 

English-Language Arts 

32.6 

41.9 

37.2 

55.9 

60.5 

63.1 

48.6 

52.9 

52.0 

Mathematics  

39.3 

34.0 

38.1 

58.6 

58.0 

61.7 

49.9 

51.3 

53.3 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

California High School Exit Examination Results by Performance Level for Student Groups – Most Recent Year

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at each performance level in English language-arts and mathematics for the most recent testing period. 

Group  

English  

Mathematics  

Not Proficient  

Proficient  

Advanced  

Not Proficient  

Proficient  

Advanced  

All Students  

58.1 

36.7 

5.2 

66.0 

28.5 

5.5 

Male 

54.5 

42.4 

3.0 

62.2 

30.5 

7.3 

Female 

61.3 

31.5 

7.2 

69.4 

26.8 

3.8 

African American 

60.0 

40.0 

0.0 

68.9 

28.9 

2.2 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Asian 

43.8 

37.5 

18.8 

18.8 

56.2 

25.0 

Filipino 

38.9 

50.0 

11.1 

40.0 

45.7 

14.3 

Hispanic or Latino 

69.2 

27.8 

3.0 

77.1 

20.6 

2.4 

Pacific Islander 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

White (not Hispanic) 

41.2 

51.5 

7.4 

56.5 

36.2 

7.2 

English Learners 

76.6 

21.8 

1.6 

77.4 

21.0 

1.6 

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  

67.5 

29.5 

3.0 

71.5 

25.1 

3.4 

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Students with Disabilities 

95.2 

4.8 

0.0 

95.1 

4.9 

0.0 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2008-09) 

The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting fitness standards for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state levels, may be found on the CDE Physical Fitness Testing (PFT) Web page. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.  

Grade Level 

Percent of Students Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones 

Four of Six Standards 

Five of Six Standards 

Six of Six Standards 

5 

 

 

 

7 

 

 

 

9 

24.7 

26.6 

15.7 

X. Accountability 

Academic Performance Index 

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found on the CDE Academic Performance Index (API) Web page. 

Academic Performance Index Ranks – Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from one to ten. A statewide rank of one means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of ten means that the school has an API score in the highest ten percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of one means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing ten schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of ten means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. 

API Rank 

2006 

2007 

2008 

Statewide 

2  

2  

2  

Similar Schools 

3  

5  

4  

 

"N/A"

means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.

"*"

means this API is calculated for a small school or a small LEA, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid STAR Program test scores included in the API. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted. Similar schools ranks are not calculated for small schools.

"B"

means this is either an LEA or an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school. Schools participating in the ASAM do not currently receive growth, target information, or statewide or similar schools rankings on this report in recognition of their markedly different educational missions and populations served. ASAM schools are covered under the Alternative Accountability system as required by Education Code Section 52052 and not the API accountability system. However, API information is needed to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law. Growth, target and rank information are not applicable to LEAs.

"C"

means this is a special education school. Statewide and similar schools ranks are not applicable to special education schools.

Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays, by student group, the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant. 

Group 

Actual API Change 

Growth API Score 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2009 

All Students at the School 

-18  

18  

-13  

618  

African American 

-40  

34  

-2  

582  

American Indian or Alaska Native 

 

 

 

 

Asian 

 

 

 

 

Filipino 

 

 

 

 

Hispanic or Latino 

-22  

20  

-15  

578  

Pacific Islander 

 

 

 

 

White (not Hispanic) 

-15  

18  

-21  

660  

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

-30  

25  

-18  

586  

English Learners 

-36  

10  

-26  

539  

Students with Disabilities 

-7  

63  

0  

490  

 

"N/A"

means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.

"*"

means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program test scores included in the API. The API is asterisked if the school was small either in 2008 or 2009. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted.

Adequate Yearly Progress 

The federal NCLB Act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: 

*     Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics

*     Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics

*     API as an additional indicator

*     Graduation rate (for secondary schools)

Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found on the CDE Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Web page. 

Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school and the district met each of the AYP criteria.  

AYP Criteria 

School 

District 

Overall 

No  

No  

Participation Rate - English-Language Arts 

No  

Yes  

Participation Rate - Mathematics 

Yes  

Yes  

Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts 

No  

No  

Percent Proficient - Mathematics 

No  

No  

API 

No  

Yes  

Graduation Rate 

No  

No  

 

"Yes"

Met 2009 AYP Criteria

"No"

Did not Meet 2009 AYP Criteria

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2009-10)

Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (ELA or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Detailed information about PI identification can be found on the CDE Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Web page. 

Indicator 

School 

District 

Program Improvement Status 

 

Not In PI  

First Year of Program Improvement 

 

 

Year in Program Improvement 

 

 

Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 

N/A 

10 

Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 

N/A 

18.2 

XI. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation 

Admission Requirements for California Public Universities

University of California

Admission requirements for the University of California (UC) follow guidelines set forth in the Master Plan, which requires that the top one-eighth of the state's high school graduates, as well as those transfer students who have successfully completed specified college work, be eligible for admission to the UC. These requirements are designed to ensure that all eligible students are adequately prepared for University-level work. For general admissions requirements please visit the General Admissions Information Web page (Outside Source).

California State University

Admission requirements for the California State University (CSU) use three factors to determine eligibility. They are specific high school courses; grades in specified courses and test scores; and graduation from high school. Some campuses have higher standards for particular majors or students who live outside the local campus area. Because of the number of students who apply, a few campuses have higher standards (supplementary admission criteria) for all applicants. Most CSU campuses utilize local admission guarantee policies for students who graduate or transfer from high schools and colleges that are historically served by a CSU campus in that region. For general admissions requirements please visit the Undergraduate Admission & Requirements Web page (Outside Source).

Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate

This table displays the school’s one-year dropout and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period for which data are available. For comparison purposes, data are also provided at the district and state levels. Detailed information about dropout rates and graduation rates can be found on the CDE DataQuest Web page. 

Indicator 

School 

District 

State 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

Dropout Rate (1-year) 

6.8 

8.9 

8.3 

3.5 

6.0 

6.1 

3.5 

4.4 

3.9 

Graduation Rate 

74.0 

72.6 

57.4 

86.3 

85.9 

76.7 

83.4 

80.6 

80.2 

Completion of High School Graduation Requirements 

Students in California public schools must pass both the ELA and mathematics portions of the CAHSEE to receive a high school diploma. For students who began the 2008-09 school year in grade twelve this table displays by student group the percent who met all state and local graduation requirements for grade twelve completion. 

Group 

Graduating Class of 2009 

School 

District 

State 

All Students 

249

2265

N/A

African American 

27

102

N/A

American Indian or Alaska Native 

4

13

N/A

Asian 

20

216

N/A

Filipino 

24

122

N/A

Hispanic or Latino 

116

507

N/A

Pacific Islander 

8

30

N/A

White (not Hispanic) 

50

1275

N/A

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

129

381

N/A

English Learners 

84

384

N/A

Students with Disabilities 

30

303

N/A

Career Technical Education Programs (School Year 2008-09) 

This section provides information about the degree to which pupils are prepared to enter the workforce, including a list of career technical education (CTE) programs offered at the school. 

Construction Tech (ROP), Advanced Woodworking, Woodworking l, Clothing l, Culinary (ROP), Foods l & ll, Business Math, Hospitality & Tourism, Tourism Advanced, Biotechnology (ROP), Photography l & ll, Commercial Baking (ROP), Multimedia l, ll, lll, Computer Info Literacy, Intro Film Study, Video Production 1.

Career Technical Education Participation (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays information about participation in the school’s CTE programs. 

Measure 

CTE Program Participation 

Number of the school’s pupils participating in CTE 

636

Percent of the school's pupils completing a CTE program and earning a high school diploma 

94.12%

Percent of school's CTE courses sequenced or articulated between the school and institutions of postsecondary education 

92% sequenced

5% articulated

Courses for University of California and/or California State University Admission (School Year 2007-08) 

This table displays, for the most recent year, two measures related to the school’s courses that are required for University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) admission. Detailed information about student enrollment in, and completion, of courses required for UC/CSU admission can be found on the CDE DataQuest Web page. 

UC/CSU Course Measure 

Percent 

Students Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 

64.8 

Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 

20.7 

Advanced Placement Courses (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays for the most recent year the number of Advanced Placement (AP) courses that the school offered by subject and the percent of the school’s students enrolled in all AP courses. Detailed information about student enrollment in AP courses can be found on the CDE DataQuest Web page. 

Subject 

Number of AP Courses Offered 

Percent of Students In AP Courses 

Computer Science 

 

N/A 

English 

1 

N/A 

Fine and Performing Arts 

 

N/A 

Foreign Language  

1 

N/A 

Mathematics 

1 

N/A 

Science 

2 

N/A 

Social Science 

2 

N/A 

All courses 

7 

2.1 

XII. Instructional Planning and Scheduling  

Professional Development 

This section provides information on the annual number of school days dedicated to staff development for the most recent three-year period.  

Professional development opportunities at Mt. Diablo are tailored to support the school improvement goals. Two buy back days, two minimum days per year and adjusted Wednesdays each month are set aside to train staff on best practices for meeting the identified needs of our students. QEIA funds support these activities and provide for teachers to attend conferences and workshops throughout the year.  Additional focus is on English language learners, Special Education and teacher collaboration.  The district coordinates a varied staff development programs for teachers and administrators based on assessed needs and state mandates.

XIII. National Assessment of Educational Progress 

National Assessment of Educational Progress 

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a nationally representative assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. Assessments are conducted periodically in mathematics, reading, science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography, and U.S. history. Student scores for reading and mathematics are reported as performance levels (i.e., basic, proficient, and advanced) and the participation of students with disabilities and English language learners is reported based on three levels (identified, excluded, and assessed). Detailed information regarding the NAEP results for each grade, performance level, and participation rate can be found on the National Assessment of Educational Progress Web page (Outside Source). 

Note: Only a sample group of California's schools and districts participate in the NAEP testing cycle. Therefore, students in any particular school or district may not be included in these results. The NAEP reflects state test results and is not reflective of either the LEA or the individual school. Comparisons of student performance on the NAEP and student performance on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program assessments cannot be made without an understanding of the key differences between the two assessment programs. For example, the NAEP only assesses grades four, eight and twelve and for long-term trends assesses grades nine, thirteen, and seventeen. Additionally, the NAEP only provides state test results for grades four and eight. The California Standards Tests (CSTs) are based on a different set of standards than the NAEP assessments. For example, the NAEP is not aligned with California academic content and achievement standards and, therefore, does not necessarily reflect the curriculum and instruction to which students are exposed in the classroom. The NAEP assesses reading and writing separately, while the CSTs assess English-language arts (ELA), encompassing reading as well as writing conventions, spelling, and grammar. Scores on the CSTs and other assessments are not directly comparable to those on NAEP. The averages and percentages presented are estimates based on samples of students rather than on entire populations. Finally, the questions students respond to are only a sample of the knowledge and skills covered by the NAEP frameworks. Information on the differences between NAEP and CST can be found on the CDE National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Web page. 

National Assessment of Educational Progress Reading and Mathematics Results by Grade Level – Aggregated 

This table displays the scale scores and achievement levels on the National Assessment of Educational Progress Results for reading (2007) and mathematics (2009) for grades four and eight 

Subject and Grade Level 

Average Scale Score 

State Percent at Achievement Level 

State 

National 

Basic 

Proficient 

Advanced 

Reading 2007, Grade 4 

209 

220 

30 

18 

5 

Reading 2007, Grade 8 

251 

261 

41 

20 

2 

Mathematics 2009, Grade 4 

232 

239 

41 

25 

5 

Mathematics 2009, Grade 8 

270 

282 

36 

18 

5 

National Assessment of Educational Progress Reading and Mathematics Results for Students with Disabilities and/or English Language Learners by Grade Level – Aggregated 

This table displays the state and national participation rates on the National Assessment of Educational Progress for reading (2007) and mathematics (2009) for students with disabilities and/or English language learners for grades four and eight. 

Subject and Grade Level 

State Participation Rate 

National Participation Rate 

Students With Disabilities 

English Language Learners 

Students With Disabilities 

English Language Learners 

Reading 2007, Grade 4 

74 

93 

65 

80 

Reading 2007, Grade 8 

78 

92 

66 

77 

Mathematics 2009, Grade 4 

79 

96 

84 

94 

Mathematics 2009, Grade 8 

85 

96 

78 

92