Academic Achievements
EPACS
Our expectation is that all students at EPACS will be prepared to attend college as a result of our rigorous curriculum and high expectations.
EPACS is ranked first among similar schools
Historically, the state of California uses a measure called "Similar Schools Rank" to compare schools that serve a similar demographic population. Based on student achievement data, 100 schools with a similar population are grouped into deciles, which are ranked 1 to 10 (10 being the highest). EPACS has been ranked a 10 out of 10 since 2001.
Innovate Public Schools Report 2013
Innovate Public Schools released a report in May 2013 that indicated that places EPACS K-6 3rd among the top ten elementary schools serving Latino students in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
EPACS was one of three Aspire Public Schools to be listed in the report's top 10. EPACS was one of five schools with 50% or more students with Free and Reduced Lunch and the only one of the top ten to serve more than 10% English Language Learners.
Other Highlights
Our Success in the Academic Performance Index (API)
The Academic Performance Index (API) is the cornerstone of California's Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999. The purpose of the API is to measure the academic performance and growth of schools. The statewide API performance target for all schools is 800, on a scale ranging from 200-1,000.
EPACS is succeeding not only relative to similar schools in the community, but our results compare well to the state-wide average. These achievements are all the more remarkable when one considers that we've achieved these results with less than half the funding of nearby districts like Palo Alto and Woodside.
EPACS is ranked first among similar schools
Historically, the state of California uses a measure called "Similar Schools Rank" to compare schools that serve a similar demographic population. Based on student achievement data, 100 schools with a similar population are grouped into deciles, which are ranked 1 to 10 (10 being the highest). EPACS has been ranked a 10 out of 10 since 2001.
Innovate Public Schools Report 2013
Innovate Public Schools released a report in May 2013 that indicated that places EPACS K-6 3rd among the top ten elementary schools serving Latino students in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
EPACS was one of three Aspire Public Schools to be listed in the report's top 10. EPACS was one of five schools with 50% or more students with Free and Reduced Lunch and the only one of the top ten to serve more than 10% English Language Learners.
Other Highlights
- Our 2013 API (Academic Performance Index) was a tremendous 822! That is roughly 100 points higher than the statewide average.
- In 2006, EPACS broke 800 on the API and has remained above the statewide target for all schools since then.
- EPACS' API has grown by over 350 points since 2000, a stunning achievement among California's schools.
- EPACS has had a 10-out-of-10 similar schools ranking every year since 2001.
- Parent satisfaction is high: 97% of parents rate EPACS an "A" or "B" compared to the national average of 70%
- Currently there are 350 students on the EPACS' wait list
- EPACS is the highest performing school in the Ravenswood District
Our Success in the Academic Performance Index (API)
The Academic Performance Index (API) is the cornerstone of California's Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999. The purpose of the API is to measure the academic performance and growth of schools. The statewide API performance target for all schools is 800, on a scale ranging from 200-1,000.
EPACS is succeeding not only relative to similar schools in the community, but our results compare well to the state-wide average. These achievements are all the more remarkable when one considers that we've achieved these results with less than half the funding of nearby districts like Palo Alto and Woodside.
EPAPA
Academic Achievements
Our expectation is that all students at EPAPA will be prepared to attend college as a result of our rigorous curriculum and high expectations. Our commitment and hard work have paid off.
Key Highlights
Our 2013 Academic Performance Index (API) score was a remarkable 819. By comparison, the average API for California high schools with over 75% minority students (EPAPA has 100%) was 655.
Making Every Dollar Count
As a charter school in an underserved community, we have access to roughly half the per-pupil funding from the state, compared to Sequoia Union High School District. The chart at right shows how the amount of money we receive for ADA (Average Daily Attendance) measures up to other high school districts in the area.
This striking disparity in resources has not translated into poor performance. Indeed, in order to close the achievement gap, we have to make our limited resources go farther. The chart at right reflects the remarkable achievements of our last year's ninth grade students. In both English-Language Arts and Geometry, our students outperformed their peers who attend other schools within the Sequoia Union High School District (all of the students, not just those in the same demographic groups). In short, we are getting better results with far fewer resources.
More Than Test Scores: Student Exhibitions
Although they are an important measure of our growth, standardized test scores don't tell the whole tale. Every day our students are engaged in rigorous academic discource designed to prepare them for college. One primary example of our college-prep curriculum is the work our students complete through their Exhibitions of Learning. These interdisplinary projects challenge students to complete their own research and present their findings through academic writing and multimedia presentations. The culmination of these projects involves a group presentation before a panel of experts for evaluation and feedback. The projects are thematic in nature, with students tackling real-world problems, especially ones faced by their community.
Our expectation is that all students at EPAPA will be prepared to attend college as a result of our rigorous curriculum and high expectations. Our commitment and hard work have paid off.
Key Highlights
Our 2013 Academic Performance Index (API) score was a remarkable 819. By comparison, the average API for California high schools with over 75% minority students (EPAPA has 100%) was 655.
Making Every Dollar Count
As a charter school in an underserved community, we have access to roughly half the per-pupil funding from the state, compared to Sequoia Union High School District. The chart at right shows how the amount of money we receive for ADA (Average Daily Attendance) measures up to other high school districts in the area.
This striking disparity in resources has not translated into poor performance. Indeed, in order to close the achievement gap, we have to make our limited resources go farther. The chart at right reflects the remarkable achievements of our last year's ninth grade students. In both English-Language Arts and Geometry, our students outperformed their peers who attend other schools within the Sequoia Union High School District (all of the students, not just those in the same demographic groups). In short, we are getting better results with far fewer resources.
More Than Test Scores: Student Exhibitions
Although they are an important measure of our growth, standardized test scores don't tell the whole tale. Every day our students are engaged in rigorous academic discource designed to prepare them for college. One primary example of our college-prep curriculum is the work our students complete through their Exhibitions of Learning. These interdisplinary projects challenge students to complete their own research and present their findings through academic writing and multimedia presentations. The culmination of these projects involves a group presentation before a panel of experts for evaluation and feedback. The projects are thematic in nature, with students tackling real-world problems, especially ones faced by their community.
- 9th grade: Bridge Design and Construction
- 10th grade: The National Drop-out Crisis (see footage of our Education Reform Panel)
- 11th grade: Epidemiology and Public Health Concerns
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