Data Analysis of Sweetwater High School Presented by: LeLycia Henderson & Zorayda Delgado

Staff Perceptions School Information Comparison School School Data – Demographics – Enrollment – Graduation Rates – A-G Completion – AP Exam Passing Rates – SAT Scores – College Going Rates – CAHSEE – Advance Math Areas of strength and weakness Recommendations Overview

“Sweetwater High School performs higheracademically than high schools on the Westside ofSan Diego.” “In some cases, Sweetwater High performs at parwith schools on the Eastside.” “In the past 3 years, Sweetwater has had a majorincrease in AP class sections.” “More interventions to support students are in place.” Staff Perceptions

Academic School Year Sweetwater Union High School Chula Vista High School Base API Base Growth-4-7 State Wide Rank86 Fully Certified Teachers98%97% Free/Reduced Lunch89%77% ELL Students Largest Ethnic GroupHispanic or Latino Total School Enrollment2,422 2,698

Enrollment & Demographics

California State Enrollment by Ethnicity

Sweetwater Union High School District Enrollment by Ethnicity in In academic school year the Sweetwater Union High School District served 29,141 students.

SUHI Enrollment by Ethnicity in CVHS Both SUHI and CVHS have a higher Hispanic or Latino student population. Total student enrollment for the year at SUHI was 2,833 and at CVHS was 2,935.

Graduation Rates

Graduation Rates Over Time SUHI graduation rates have been consistently higher than the district however, decreased more than district and state over time.

A-G Graduation Rates

A-G Graduation Rates Over Time at SUHI: Over 3 School Years SUHI Below District and State 3 years in a row!

A-G Graduation Rate SUHI vs. CVHS Over Time: Over 3 school years

A-G Graduation Rates: Academic Year SUHI females are at par with state and district, however males at SUHI are 16% lower in A-G completion rates.

A-G Graduation Rate: School Year Out of all Hispanic or Latino graduates at SUHI for the school year, only 27% graduated with A-G completion compared to 41% at CVHS. Lower A-G Graduation rate at SUHI.

A-G Graduation Rates Over Time at SUHI: Over 3 School Years

A-G Completion Rate: Ethnicity Breakdown School Year Although the majority SUHI student population is Hispanic or Latino, only 27% of this demographic is graduating with A-G completion.

Advances Placement Courses

Percent of students taking AP Exams over time Over the past 3 years, more SUHI students have had the opportunity to take AP exams.

AP Passing Rates Over Time: SUHI vs. CVHS (score of 3 or Higher) Higher AP passing rates in and year at SUHI. SUHI AP passing rate has increased 33% over three academic school years.

AP Passing Rates Over Time at SUHI: Percentage of tests passed (3 or above) SUHI AP exam passing percentage have been below state average for the past 3 school years. SUHI Below District and State 3 years in a row!

College-Going Rates

College Going Rates at SUHI White African American Asian Hispanic or Latino Although high school graduation rates are aligned with student demographic breakdown, there is a discrepancy with postsecondary enrollment. For example, Hispanic or Latino have the lowest enrollment in postsecondary institutions although they have the largest graduation rates.

Percent of Students Taking SAT Reasoning Test Over Time

Average SAT Scores: A Comparative Look at In SUHI performed below the District and State in the Critical Reading, Math and Writing sections of the SAT.

Average SAT Scores: A Comparative Look at

CAHSEE Math Pass Rates Over Time *CAHSEE Math pass rates are based on 10 th grade results for that specific academic school year. SUHI performing at higher and similar rates compared to district and state.

CAHSEE ELA Pass Rates Over Time SUHI performing at similar rates compared to district and state; however, in passage rates decreased.

ELA CAHSEE Passage Rates Students classified as English learners have lower rates of passing the ELA CAHSEE during 10 th grade *CAHSEE ELA pass rates are based on 10th grade results for that specific academic school year.

Advance Math Courses

Advance Math Course Enrollment Females are enrolling at higher rates in Advance Math courses in comparison to males. 12% gender gap!

Strengths CAHSEE passing rates Graduation rates Slight increase of A-G completion over time. Quantity of students taking AP exams has increased over time.

Areas of Improvement A-G graduation rate College going rate English Learner CAHSEE passing rate Gender gap in A-G completion and advanced math Latino students are attaining A-G completion at lower rates than their peers. Overall SUHI has lower performance rates in A-G completion, SAT scores, and AP exams.

Recommendations Guidance curriculum for 9 th grade Increase in expectations Increase courses that are A-G compatible Puente Project to address college going rates of Latino population. Evidence based, rigorous, and culturally relevant lessons

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