School Accountability Report Card

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School District

School Name Las Plumas High District Name Oroville Union High School District

Street 2380 Las Plumas Ave. Phone Number 530-538-2300

City, State, Zip Oroville, CA 95966 Web Site www.ouhsd.org

Phone Number 530-538-2310 Superintendent Dr. Oran L. Roberts

Principal Dan Ramos E-mail Address [email protected]

E-mail Address [email protected] CDS Code 04-61515-0434803

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 SARC Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

II. About This School

Contact Information (School Year 2009-10)

This section provides the school’s contact information.

Las Plumas High

I. Data and Access

DataQuest

DataQuest is an online data tool located at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ 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.

Published During 2009-10 Reported for School Year 2008-09

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Principal's Message:

As the 2009-10 school year begins, we look forward to the challenges that this year brings and recall all of the

accomplishments that occurred in the 2008-09 school year. LPHS facilities are approximately forty-nine years old and undergo requested and routine maintenance under the direction of the district maintenance supervisor. In addition to the original buildings, there are 40 portables on campus. A school bond of $8,523,932 passed in 2003. Construction of a new gymnasium, agricultural science lab and classrooms, and a fine arts complex was completed in 2007.

Modernization projects ($7,523,747) to upgrade the original buildings began in 2007 and were completed in 2008. Our 10th graders had a pass rate of 77% in Math and 80% in English on the CAHSEE. This year, however, Las Plumas High School was designated a Program Improvement School, due to a decline in the Academic Performance Index.

API Growth measured two points, falling short of the target of five. Additionally, several sub-groups failed to make adequate growth. Action is being taken to improve student performance and increase growth. These steps include implementation of Professional Learning Communities, use of a more user friendly data management system, and changes to align the curriculum being taught to CA state standards.

Las Plumas High School (LPHS) was established in 1960 as the second of two comprehensive high schools and is located in rural Oroville, California.

LPHS is the largest high school in the Oroville Union High School District, with 1324 students and nearly 100 staff members. Las Plumas offers a traditional high school time schedule with six periods of class; each 61 minutes in length. The school utilizes a Consultation Schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which reduces classs periods to 50 minutes and allows for a one hour Consultation time at the end of the day.

Overview:

The campus covers 64 acres, drawing students from approximately 663 square miles and from several different elementary districts. The Oroville Union High School District is experiencing declining enrollment. Las Plumas had 1324 students as of December 2009, which is a decrease of over 249 students from peak enrollment in 2004-05.

District projections for the future decline have resulted in an atmosphere of conservative spending.

Mission:

Students, staff and community stakeholders strive to maintain a school that is Safe, Responsible, and Respectful.

Vision:

To educate students to become productive, responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

ESLRs:

The school measures this mission statement with Expected School-Wide Learning Results (ESLRs) that describe what a student should know, be able to do, and understand by graduation from Las Plumas High School. The ESLRs will allow LPHS graduates to be effective communicators, critical thinkers, quality producers, self-directed learners, collaborative workers, ethical decision makers, and community contributors.

School-Wide and WASC Goals:

LP's action plans focus on four major areas which are Vision, Assessment, Instruction and School Culture.

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

This section provides information about the school, its programs and its goals.

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Grade Level Number of Students

Kindergarten 0

Grade 1 0

Grade 2 0

Grade 3 0

Grade 4 0

Grade 5 0

Grade 6 0

Grade 7 0

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 8 0

Ungraded Elementary 0

Grade 9 354

Grade 10 328

Grade 11 375

Grade 12 267

Ungraded Secondary 0

Total Enrollment 1324

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09)

Parents have an important role at Las Plumas High School through active participation and involvement on

leadership teams such as: School Site Council, WASC Focus Groups, Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA), district and site discipline committees, boosters/foundation/advisory support groups, school board membership and the involvement in hiring of staff. Las Plumas High School also benefits from partnerships with the Butte County Office of Education, Partners in Health, Safety and Community Health Alliance of Oroville (CHAO)

Las Plumas Parent Involvement Plan:

Responsible parenting is promoted and supported. Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning. Las Plumas is open and inviting to parents and families and actively seeking parental support and assistance for school programs. Parents participate as full partners in the decisions that affect students and families. Collaboration with the communities provides opportunities to strengthen school programs, family practices, and student learning.

Research indicates that when parents participate in their children's education, the result is an increase in student achievement and an improvement of students' attitudes towards learning (Caplan, Hall, Lubin, and Fleming, 1997). In recent years, however, changes in social structures and increased economic pressures have reduced the time and energy some families can devote to school (enGauge). In response to these changes, Las Plumas will be using more technology, Internet-based tools, and applications to improve communication and engage parents. Teachers will use e-mail, websites, and Aeries (via the ABI Parent Portal) to keep parents informed of students' academic

performance. The Site Council will annually evaluate the parent involvement. Upon assessing the parent

involvement, a plan of action will be implemented to continue to achieve the goal of improving communication with parents and parental

involvement.

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.

Contact Person Name: Kyle Farley Contact Person Phone Number: 530-538-2310

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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).

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Avg.

Class Number of Classrooms

Avg.

Subject Size 1-22 23-32 33+ Size 1-22 23-32 33+ Size 1-22 23-32 33+

English 26.4 14 26 13 26.7 14 28 9 25.3 14 27 8

Mathematics 27.6 7 19 6 27.7 9 12 17 29.0 3 20 9

Science 29.1 1 23 6 28.8 3 22 6 29.1 3 17 8

Social Science 26.2 9 21 11 31.0 1 18 18 31.3 1 16 16

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 4.53%

American Indian or Alaska Native 6.50%

Asian 14.12%

Filipino 0.76%

Hispanic or Latino 12.99%

Pacific Islander 0.45%

Group Percent of Total

Enrollment

White (not Hispanic) 59.97%

Multiple or No Response 0.68%

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 60.00%

English Learners 12.00%

Students with Disabilities 13.00%

n/a --

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School Safety Plan (School Year 2008-09)

School Safety Plan 2009

The school Safety Plan is reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis and approved by the School Site Council and Oroville Union High School Board of Trustees. The goal of the Safe School Plan is to provide a safe and orderly environment on the Las Plumas High School campus that allows students to pursue their educational goals without interference from others. The Las Plumas High School Site Safety (BEST) committee has been charged with developing the Comprehensive Safety Plan. The committee, working under the direction of the School Site Council, has met and identified specific goals, objectives, and action steps, with regard to California state guidelines for the Comprehensive School Safety Plan. It includes an assessment of the current school crime rate, procedures to notify teachers of dangerous pupils, disaster procedures, child abuse reporting procedures, school discipline rules and procedures, sexual harassment policy, cyber bullying policy, procedures for safe ingress and egress of pupils, and other safe school strategies. All of the LP staff and administration were trained in the ICS system. Staff and parents, in case of an emergency, are contacted by the automatic phone caller. The website also will have updated information in case of an emergency.

The Las Plumas School Site Council approved this plan on February 4, 2009.

III. School Climate

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

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.

Suspensions and Expulsions

Rate 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Suspensions 22.4 21.8 18.1 30.7 29.4 44.2

Expulsions 1.4 2.8 2.2 1.3 2.3 1.9

Date School Safety Plan last reviewed: 8/20/2009

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School Facility Conditions

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.

IV. School Facilities

LPHS facilities are approximately forty-nine years old and undergo requested and routine maintenance under the direction of the district maintenance supervisor. The administration works daily with the custodial staff of six to ensure that the cleaning of the school is maintained to provide for a clean and safe school. Trash is picked up before school, after lunch, and after school. The bathrooms are monitored for cleaniness all day long. We have established cleaning standards for the school. We recently purchased several new machines to help with the cleaning of floors and bathroom sanaitation.

Maintenance and Repair:

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

Safety:

The Las Plumas Coordinated Team (LPCT) group meets weekly to provide support for at-risk students and keep students safe on school grounds. This group is comprised of a representative from all categorically funded programs and includes Probation, Sheriff's Department, Mental Health, Administration, Outreach Coordinator and school counselors. All staff have a two-way radio to help keep students and staff safe and are assigned biweekly campus areas to monitor during specific times of day. Campus Supervisors and the SRO are available to support

administration and staff in their efforts to maintain a safe school.

Planned Improvements (School Year 2009-2010)

A school bond ($8,523,932), passed in 2003, allowed for the construction of a new gymnasium, additional agricultural science classrooms, and a fine arts complex. Modernization monies ($7,523,747) were used to upgrade the original buildings. In the 2006-07 school year, the restroom modernization project was started along with additional new bathrooms.

Deferred Maintenance Budget:

The district participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program (EC17591), which provides 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, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems.

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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

Good Fair Poor

Gas Leaks Good

Mechanical Systems Good Two Heating units inoperable in locker rooms. New units being installled by DeAir Co., during Winter break.

Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)

Good

Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings) Good Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior) Good

Structural Damage Good

Fire Safety Good

Electrical (interior and exterior) Good

Pest/Vermin Infestation Good

Drinking Fountains (inside and outside) Good

Restrooms Good

Sewer Good

Playground/School Grounds Good

Roofs Good

Overall Cleanliness Good

Facility Condition

Item Inspected Excellent Good Fair Poor

Overall Summary Good

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection.

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

Date of inspection: 12/29/2009

Completion date of inspection form: 12/29/2009

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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 at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.

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

Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects

Location of Classes Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers

This School 100.0% 0.0%

All Schools in District 97.0% 3.0%

High-Poverty Schools in District 80.0% 20.0%

Low-Poverty Schools in District -- --

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 DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

Teacher Credentials

V. Teachers

Teachers 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2008-09

With Full Credential 65 66 63 131

Without Full Credential 1 3 0 3

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence -- -- -- n/a

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.

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions

Indicator 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0

Vacant Teacher Positions 1

Total Teacher Misassignments 0

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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.

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

Title Number of FTE Assigned to School

Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor

Academic Counselor 3.0 441

Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 0.5 --

Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)

0.4 --

Psychologist 1.0 --

Social Worker -- --

Nurse -- --

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist -- --

Resource Specialist (non-teaching) -- --

Other -- --

VI. Support Staff

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

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

There are sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional material for each pupil. Textbooks are adopted from the most recent state-approved list. All textbooks are governing board approved.

The Subject Area Coordinators meet with their department and review instructional materials. Once the departments have had the opportunity to review the materials. The district office schedules a meeting with the SAC and several teachers from all schools to decide on the textbook and instructional materials that will be submitted for board approval.

This section provides 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.

Textbook Information

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This section provides information if any insufficiency exists, and the reason that each pupil does not have sufficient textbooks or instructional materials.

Textbooks and instructional materials used in the district in the core subject areas of English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and History-Social Science

Textbook Availability

Subject Area Textbook Title and/or Publisher Year of Adoption

English-Language Arts Perrine's Literature: Structure, Sound, and Sense, Thomas R. Arp, ed. Harcourt, Brace College

Publishers, 1998,

English-Language Arts Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, The Brisith Tradition, Prentice Hall, 2002, ISBN 0-13-054808-1 English-Language Arts English 10, English 10-ELD, English 10 Opportunity,

and English 10-ELD Opportunity:

English-Language Arts Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, The American Experience, Prentice Hall, 2002, ISBN 0-13-054807-

3

English-Language Arts English 9, English 9-ELD, English 9 Opportunity, and English 9-ELD Opportunity:

English-Language Arts Perrine's Literature: Structure, Sound, and Sense, Thomas R. Arp, ed. Harcourt, Brace College

Publishers, 1998, ISBN 0-15-503822-2 History-Social Science Glencoe World History: Modern Times, Spielvogel,

2005,

History-Social Science United States Government: Democracy in Action, Glencoe, 2006, ISBN# 0-07-860053-7 History-Social Science The American Vision, Appleby, Brinkley, Broussard,

McPherson and Ritchie, 2005, ISBN# 0-07-860719- 1

History-Social Science The American Pageant, Houghton Mifflin Publishing, 13th Edition, ISBN 0 618-479406

History-Social Science World Geography, Richard Boehm, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 3rd Edition, ISBN 0 02 821

737 3.

History-Social Science Government in Action, 11th Edition, Edwards, Wattenberg & Lineberry

History-Social Science Principles of Economics, 3rd Edition, Gotthiel, South-Western Publishing, 2004, ISBN# 0-324-

12571-2

Mathematics Math 2 (Geometry) Second Edition Version 4.0, CPM Educational Program, 2000: Math 2, Vol. 1,

Units 1-6 ISBN 1-885145-52-7 M2-527 Mathematics Math 3 (Algebra 2) Second Edition Version 5.3,

CPM Educational Program, 2000, ISBN 1-885145- 62-4

Mathematics Calculus of a Single Variable, 7th Edition. Ron Larson, Robert Hostetler, and Bruce Edwards, Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2002, ISBN 0-

395-88578-7.

Mathematics Math 1 (Algebra 1) Second Edition, Version 6.0, Vol.

1 Units 0-6, CPM Educational Program, 2000, ISBN1-885145-76-4 M1-764

Mathematics Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach, 3rd Edition, Ron Larson, Robert Hostetler and Bruce Edwards, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001, ISBN 0-

618-5291-7

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Core Curriculum Area

Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and

Instructional Materials

Reading/Language Arts --

Mathematics --

Science --

History-Social Science --

Foreign Language --

Health --

Visual and Performing Arts --

Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9- 12)

--

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

This table displays information about the percent of pupils who lack their own assigned textbooks and instructional materials

Textbook Information Collection Date: 8/21/2009

Science Chemistry, Addison-Wesley, Prentice Hall,

Needham, MA, 2002, ISBN # 0-13-054384-5

Science Agriscience Fundamentals and Applications,

Cooper, Delmar Publisher, 1997 ISBN# 0 8273 62781

Science Biology Principles and Explorations; Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 2001, ISBN H51999-3 Science Biology, 6th Edition, Benjamin-Cummings, Prentice

Hall, Needham, MA, 2002, ISBN # 0-8053-009-0

Science Food Science, Goodheart-Wilcox, 2002 ISBN # 1-

56637-792-7

Science Human Anatomy & Physiology, Fifth Edition, Benjamin Cummings, Prentice Hall, Needham, MA,

2001, ISBN # 0-13-032940-5

Science Earth Science, Nancy E. Spalding, Samuel N.

Namowitz, McDougal, Illinois, 2005, ISBN 0-618- 49939-3

Science Biology, The Dynamics of Life, Alton Biggs, Whitney CrispenHagins, The McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.,

2005, 0-07-866580-9

Science Physics, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, San Francisco, CA, 2002 ISBN # 0-03-056544-8

Science Introduction to Livestock and Companion Animal, Lee/Hutter/Rudd/Westrom/Patrick/Bull, Prentice Hall

Interstate, 2004, ISBN 0-13-036432-0.

Science Earth Science, McDougal, Illinois, 2003, ISBN 0-618 -19739-1

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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 at the Current Expense of Education Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and teacher salaries can be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.

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

VIII. School Finances

Subject Area Total Expenditures Per Pupil

Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental)

Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic)

Average Teacher Salary

School $6,641.53 $958.71 $5,682.82 $57,118.00

District n/a n/a -- $57,117.00

Percent Difference – School Site and District

-- -- -- 0.0%

State n/a n/a $5,512.00 $66,335.00

Percent Difference – School Site and State

-- -- 3.0% 16.1%

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Programs 2008-09 Allocation

Economic Impact Aid/ State Compensatory Education

Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students succeed in the regular program. $222,002 Economic Impact Aid/ English Learner Program

Purpose: Develop fluency in English and academic proficiency of English learners $62,724 Pupil Retention Block Grant

Purpose: Prevent students from dropping out of school. $0 School and Library Improvement Program Block Grant Purpose: Improve library and other school programs. $0 School Safety and Violence Prevention Act

Purpose: Increase school safety. $32,836 Tobacco-Use Prevention Education

Purpose: Eliminate tobacco use among students. $424 List and Describe Other State or Local funds

Gifted and Talented Education $ 4,456 CAHSEE interventions $ 41,298 Instructional Materials Grant $ 35,000 The Arts and Music Grant $ 15,474

The Arts/Music and Physical Education $ 31,646 Instructional Materials EL $ 3,023

Library Grant $ 361

Supplemental Counseling $ 83,915

Total amount of state categorical funds allocated to this school $533,159

Federal Programs under No Child Left Behind (NCLB)Allocation Title I, Part A: Targeted Assistance Program

Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students in eligible schools achieve grade level proficiency $327,901 Title II, Part A: Teacher and principal Training and Recruiting

Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly qualified teachers and principals $10,000 Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology

Purpose: Support professional development and the use of technology $3,974 Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) Students

Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help limited-English-proficient (LEP) students attain English proficiency and meet academic performance standards $24,472

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.

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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. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page at

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

Range District State Average For Districts In Same

Category

Beginning Teacher Salary $38,191.00 $41,427.00

Mid-Range Teacher Salary $55,248.00 $65,758.00

Highest Teacher Salary $75,380.00 $85,310.00

Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $0.00 $0.00

Average Principal Salary (Middle) $0.00 $0.00

Average Principal Salary (High) $91,859.00 $114,010.00

Superintendent Salary $121,914.00 $145,785.00

Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 32.4% 36.7%

Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 4.9% 6.3%

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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 modified

achievement 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 at http://star.cde.ca.gov. Program information regarding the STAR Program can be found in the Explaining 2008 STAR Program Summary Results to the Public guide at

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/documents/starpkt5intrpts.pdf. 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.

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

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

IX. Student Performance

School District State

Subject 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

English-Language Arts 41% 42% 42% 38% 38% 39% 43% 46% 50%

Mathematics 20% 16% 16% 17% 15% 13% 40% 43% 46%

Science 34% 41% 45% 33% 42% 47% 38% 46% 50%

History-Social Science 30% 35% 46% 26% 29% 38% 33% 36% 41%

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Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year

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.

Percentage of Students Scoring At Proficient or Advanced

Group English-Language Arts Mathematics Science History-Social Science

African American 26% 5% 10% 20%

American Indian or Alaska Native

48% 13% 50% 32%

Asian 38% 17% 43% 43%

Filipino -- -- -- --

Hispanic or Latino 31% 14% 19% 36%

Pacific Islander -- -- -- --

White (not Hispanic) 46% 18% 53% 50%

Male 37% 15% 47% 49%

Female 49% 18% 41% 43%

Economically Disadvantaged 38% 16% 37% 44%

English Learners 10% 4% 8% 6%

Students with Disabilities 16% 16% 25% 14%

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

18% 7% -- 29%

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California High School Exit Examination

The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is primarily used as a graduation requirement. However, the grade 10 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 CAHSEE Web site at http://cahsee.cde.ca.gov. 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.

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level in English-language arts and mathematics.

CAHSEE Results by Performance Level for All Students – Three-Year Comparison

CAHSEE 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.

Subject 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

English-Language Arts 43.9% 50.4% 50.7% 43.8% 43.9% 46.7% 48.6% 52.9% 52.0%

Mathematics 43.3% 50.1% 49.0% 46.1% 47.1% 47.3% 49.9% 51.3% 53.3%

English-Language Arts Mathematics

Group

Not

Proficient Proficient Advanced

Not

Proficient Proficient Advanced

All Students 49.7% 27.2% 23.1% 51.0% 39.1% 9.9%

African American 66.7% 23.8% 9.5% 76.2% 23.8% 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 50.0% 31.2% 18.8% 68.8% 31.2% 0.0%

Asian 61.9% 19.0% 19.0% 57.1% 28.6% 14.3%

Filipino -- -- -- -- -- --

Hispanic or Latino 72.2% 13.9% 13.9% 63.9% 33.3% 2.8%

Pacific Islander -- -- -- -- -- --

White (not Hispanic) 40.3% 31.2% 28.4% 42.6% 44.9% 12.5%

Male 55.5% 23.2% 21.3% 49.7% 39.4% 11.0%

Female 43.2% 31.7% 25.2% 52.5% 38.8% 8.6%

Economically Disadvantaged 59.7% 24.9% 15.5% 59.7% 31.5% 8.8%

English Learners 76.4% 20.0% 3.6% 69.1% 27.3% 3.6%

Students with Disabilities 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 95.5% 4.5% 0.0%

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The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the healthy fitness zone on all six 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 at the Physical Fitness Testing Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. 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 2007-08)

Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards

Grade Level Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards

5 -- -- --

7 -- -- --

9 81.50% 66.60% 40.60%

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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 (SD) and English language learners (ELL) 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 at http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/.

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 at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/nr/.

National Assessment of Educational Progress

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

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.

Average Scale Score Percent at Achievement Level

Subject and Grade 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

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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 at the API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/.

X. Accountability

API Ranks – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 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 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.

API Rank 2006 2007 2008

Statewide 5 5 5

Similar Schools 1 1 2

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.

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

State Participation Rate National Participation Rate

Subject and Grade Level

Students with

Disabilities English Learners

Students with

Disabilities English 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

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API 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.

Actual API Change Growth API Score

Group 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009

All Students at the School 16 15 2 720

African American -- -- -- --

American Indian or Alaska Native -- -- -- --

Asian -24 20 28 705

Filipino -- -- -- --

Hispanic or Latino -- -- 2 679

Pacific Islander -- -- -- --

White (not Hispanic) 25 14 -1 739

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 36 4 3 700

English Learners -- 3 4 646

Students with Disabilities 6 58 -23 441

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 English-language arts (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 at the AYP Web page http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.

Adequate Yearly Progress

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 Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2008-09)

AYP Criteria School District

Overall No No

Participation Rate - English-Language Arts Yes Yes

Participation Rate - Mathematics Yes Yes

Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts No No

Percent Proficient - Mathematics No No

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This table displays the school’s one-year dropout rates and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period for which data is 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 DataQuest Web page at

http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate

Subject 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Dropout Rate (1-year) 1.6 2.2 1.3 3.5 3.7 2.6 3.5 4.4 3.9

Graduation Rate 95.5 94.2 97.0 86.0 81.9 85.2 83.4 80.6 80.2

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 University of California Web site at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/general.html.

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 California State University Web page at http://www.calstate.edu/SAS/admreq.shtml.

XI. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation

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 (English-language arts 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 at the AYP Web page at

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2009-10)

Indicator School District

Program Improvement Status In PI Not In PI

First Year of Program Improvement 2009-2010

Year in Program Improvement Year 1

Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement -- 2

Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement -- 40.0

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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.

Completion of High School Graduation Requirements

Group School District State

All Students 94% -- n/a

African American 4% -- n/a

American Indian or Alaska Native 3% -- n/a

Asian 16% -- n/a

Filipino 0% -- n/a

Hispanic or Latino 14% -- n/a

Pacific Islander 1% -- n/a

White 61% -- n/a

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 51% -- n/a

English Learners 22% -- n/a

Students with Disabilities 25% -- n/a

Agricultural Education:

Ag Mechanics

Grade 9/10 Ag Mechanics 1 Grades 10/11 Ag Mechanics 2

Career Cluster Grades 11/12 ROP Ag Equipment/ Construction Animal Science

Grade 9/10 Ag Earth or Ag Science Grade 10/11 Animal Science

Career Cluster Grade 11/12 ROP Ag Veterinary Skills Environmental Horticulture

Grade 9/10 Ag Science or Ag Earth Science

Grade 10/11 Floriculture 1 or Environmental Horticulture 1

Career Cluster Grade 11/12 Floriculture 2 or Environmental Horticulture 2 Information Technology:

Career Technical Education Programs (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides information about the Career Technical Education (CTE) programs and lists programs offered at the school.

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Health Occupations:

Grade 11/12 ROP Medical & Hospital Careers Home Economics:

Food Service & Hospitality 9/10 Intro to Home Economics 10/11 Consumer and Foreign Foods 11/12 ROP Chef Prep/Culinary Arts Child Development

9/10 Into to Home Economics 10/11 Child Development

11/12 ROP Working with Children Fashion Design

9/10 Intro to Home Economics 10/11 Fashion Design

11/12 Advanced Fashion Design or ROP Retail Sales Industrial Technology:

Manufacturing Technology 9/10 Intro to Technology Block 10/11 Advanced Manufacturing 11/12 ROP Welding

Transportation/Energy

9/10 Intro to Technology Block 10/11 Automotive Technology

11/12 Advanced Automotive Technology or ROP High Performance Auto ROP Courses offered at Las Plumas High School:

Administration of Justice Vet Skills

Agricultural Equipment and Construction Welding

Diversified Occupations Health Occupations Hospitality

OROVILLE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 2009-2010 Career and Technical Advisory Committee Dave Bruce-Owner

Dave’s Oroville Rental Kim Dean-Manager Round Table Pizza Jerry Joiner-Consultant Marcia Carter

Oroville Gymnastics Academy Kurt Albrecht

Chaffin Orchards

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

Career Technical Education Participation (School Year 2008-09)

Measure CTE Program Participation

Number of pupils participating in CTE 740

Owen Peterson In Reach

Vic Briggs-Owner Briggs Firestone Mitch Brown Retired Police Chief Mike Morris

Industrial Tech. Teacher-Las Plumas H.S.

Andree' Earley

Agriculture Teacher-Las Plumas H.S.

Terri Gravison

Home Economics Teacher-Oroville H.S.

Dan Briggs

Auto Technology Teacher-Oroville H.S.

Marsha Miller

Home Economics Teacher-Prospect H.S.

Alan Raymond

Industrial Technology Teacher-Oroville Adult Cliff Curry

Assistant Principal-Oroville Adult Corey Willenberg, Ed.D

Director of Education and Student Services-Oroville Union High School District Sheila Stock

Labor Market Consultant-State of California Employment Development Department Mr. Doug Bentz

Dean of Career and Technical Education Butte Community College

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Professional Development

This section provides information on how teachers and staff are trained for instructional improvement.

XII. Instructional Planning and Scheduling

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 DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

UC/CSU Course Measure Percent

Students Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 47.9%

Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 32.0%

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 DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

Subject Number of AP Courses Offered Percent of Students In AP Courses

Computer Science -- --

English 2 --

Fine and Performing Arts -- --

Foreign Language 1 --

Mathematics 1 --

Science -- --

Social Science 2 --

All Courses 6 3.1

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A constructive evaluation process promotes quality instruction and is a fundamental element in a sound educational program. Evaluations and formal observations are designed to encourage common goals and to comply with the state's evaluation criteria and district policies. Temporary and probationary teachers are evaluated annually and tenured teachers are evaluated either once every other year, or once every five years, depending on years of service and previous satisfactory evaluations. Evaluations are conducted by members of the administrative team, who have been trained and certified for competency to perform teacher evaluations.

Evaluations are based on the following criteria: Pupil Progress Toward Standards of Expected Achievement, Instructional Techniques and Strategies, Adherence to Curricular Objectives, Suitable Learning Environment, and Performance of Job Responsibilities and Adjunct Duties.

Oroville Union High School District participates in the BTSA. The BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment) facilitator works with beginning and veteran teachers in improving their skills and addressing the California Standards for the Teaching Profession.

Staff members are offered a variety of opportunities for professional improvement. The district dedicates four full days annually to professional development. Professional development opportunities included workshops covering a variety of topics including: WASC accreditation, alignment of curriculum to state standards, assessment of data and technology.

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

Professional Development Days

Instructional Days With At Least 180 Instructional Minutes