Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School

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1 Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools School Accountability Report Card Every student has the ability. We give them the opportunity.

2 Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School School Accountability Report Card for What is a School Accountability Report Card? The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) provides both parents and community members a detailed report of Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School and compares its success with schools within Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles County, and California. The information provided in this report represents the previous school year because this is the most complete and recent data available. Additional information about the school and any of the components in this report can be found on the California Department of Education s DataQuest website ( This online tool allows any individual to view all public data regarding student demographics, student achievement, college-readiness indicators, and teacher information for all years the Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School has been open. Further information about Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School can also be received by contacting the Principal or Alliance College-Ready Public Schools. School Information: 2930 Fletcher Drive Los Angeles, CA Principal: Howard Lappin Phone: (323) Fax: (323) Charter Management Organization: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools 1940 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA Phone: (213) Fax: (213)

3 Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School Principal s Message I am delighted to present this School Accountability Repot Card. We at Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School (AESAT) are proud of Year Opened Academic Performance Index Grade Range our accomplishments. As you can see, our test scores Total Enrollment 286 are outstanding with an API of 881. We also have high Number of Teachers 13 Advanced and Proficient rates in all of our basic areas. Number of Students per Teacher 20 Our CAHSEE success rate is over 90%, with 80% of our students scoring Advanced or Proficient in ELA and Math. In addition to our outstanding academic program, we also offer interscholastic athletics to those interested and a strong student club program. As a College-Preparatory High School, we believe that we must prepare well rounded individuals who can succeed in college and be engaged citizens. We have an active parent program with monthly meetings to help our parents prepare their students for college. Parents are here on a regular basis volunteering and helping the school. We always welcome visitors. Howard Lappin, Principal 2

4 Parent Involvement At Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School, we realize that student success is not only measured through academic achievement, but in ensuring that our students are adequately prepared for the future. Parental support and involvement are key components in students academic success that are essential for parents to be fully knowledgeable about preparing their children for college. We have one elected parent coordinator, whose role is to ensure that at least 60% of our parents attend parent workshops, 80% complete at least 20 volunteer hours, and 75% attend parentteacher conferences throughout the year. Parent meetings are held monthly on Saturdays, and parent/teacher meetings are held 4 times per year. In addition to attending meetings, parents are expected to volunteer at the school. Our Parent Coordinator is Ofelia Carillo. She is assisted by Veronica Gonzalez, our College Counselor. A quick snapshot of our parent involvement can be seen in the accompanying table, and can also be found in the School Performance Dashboard located at the end of this report. Parent Involvement Families Completing 20+ Hours 36% 69% Families Completing 40+ Hours 26% 32% Families Attending Parent Conferences 78% 49% 3

5 School Environment A key factor to learning is the environment we create for our students. At Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School, we understand that students cannot learn if they do not feel safe or if their classrooms are not adequate. This is why our students safety is one of our main concerns, along with providing them with large, open classrooms and school sites. Safety The school shares the campus with programs run by the Los Angeles Community College District, but the school has its own buildings. Access to the school s buildings is limited to doors by the main office. All other doors are locked. The LACCD provides 2 Sherriff Aides at all times. In addition there are 17 closed circuit TV cameras on the facility. These are monitored by the Sheriffs Office. We are working on a complex safety plan with LACCD. We currently have a school safety plan and emergency drills are held on a regular basis. Suspensions and Expulsions School safety is further reinforced with discipline. The chart below displays suspension and expulsion rates for our school for last year. Disruptive behavior is monitored and is not tolerated at our school since it distracts students from learning and performing to the best of their abilities. Suspensions and Expulsions Our School Los Angeles Unified School District Total Students Enrolled , Suspension Rate 6% 7% 5.26% -- Expulsion Rate 0 0%.01% -- Rates are derived by dividing the number of incidents by total student enrollment of that school year. 4

6 Facilities The condition of our facilities is determined using the Facilities Inspection Tool, issued by the Office of Public School Construction. The table below displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection, determining our school s good repair status. The building is brand new. It has outstanding up-to-date facilities. It is maintained by the Los Angeles Community College District. Facilities Inspection Tool System Inspected: Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer Interior: Interior Surfaces Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness Electrical: Electrical Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/Fountains Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/Doors/Gates/Fences Overall Rating: Repair Status Exemplary Good Fair Poor x x x x x x x x x Repair Needed/Action Taken or Planned Inspected By: Favio Solares, Facilities Management Coordinator Additional Inspectors: Date of Last Inspection: 01/18/12 5

7 How Is Our School Performing? School performance and progress are measured in a variety of ways. Standardized tests and student performance are all used to calculate the Academic Performance Index, Academic Yearly Progress, and State and Similar School Ranks each year. We additionally look at student graduation and cohort matriculation as measures of our own success since successfully preparing students to graduate college within 5 years is our main goal. Academic Performance Index (API) The API is a single number, ranging from , that reflects a school s or a subgroup s performance level, based on the results of statewide testing. Its purpose is to measure the academic performance and growth of schools. The API was established by the Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999, a landmark state law that created a new academic accountability system for K-12 public education in California. A school s API is calculated using student results from the California Standards Tests (CST) and the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) for continuing high schools. Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School s API for was 881. Comparative API growth can be seen in the chart below, and additional information regarding API can be found on the CDE DataQuest website. 6

8 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group 2 Year Comparison Group API Growth API Growth Black/African American: American Indian/Alaska Native: Asian: Filipino: Hispanic/Latino: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: White: Two or More Races: Socioeconomically Disadvantaged: Students with Disabilities: English Only: English Learners: Initially Fluent English Proficient: Reclassified Fluent English Proficient: API scores are further used to calculate State and Similar School Rankings. The state gives all schools a ranking on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest). The Similar Schools Ranking is given on a comparison scale of 100 schools of similar student population and demographics. Information regarding our school rankings for the school year will not be available until April of 2012, as these scores are not calculated until one full year has passed. State and Similar Schools Ranking State Rank Similar Schools Rank

9 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and Program Improvement (PI) AYP is a series of annual academic performance goals established for each school, district, and the state as a whole. Schools, LEAs, and the state are determined to have met AYP if they meet or exceed each year s goals (AYP targets of participation and proficiency performance). AYP is required under Title I of the federal ESEA. States commit to the goals of ESEA by participating in Title I, a program under ESEA that provides funding to help educate low-income children. The primary goal of Title I is for all students to be proficient in ELA and Mathematics, as determined by state assessments, by For middle schools and high schools with only grade nine students, AYP is calculated based on CST performance. For high schools, AYP is calculated based on the performance on the CAHSEE grade 10 census administration. 95% of all students and significant subgroups must participate in the administration. Schools must also earn an API score of 680 or higher or increase their score from last year by one point. If a school fails to meet any of the criteria, it does not meet AYP. Schools that do not make AYP for two or more years in a row will be put on a Program Improvement (PI) plan, offer student transfers to other schools, and provide additional instructional support services. The table below shows our school s AYP and PI status for our first year open. Academic Yearly Progress & Program Improvement Status Criteria Met 17/17 17/17 Met AYP? Yes Yes Program Improvement School? No No 8

10 How Are Our Students Performing? Enrollment Below is a table with our school s total student enrollment and enrollment per grade level. This table shows the percent of students enrolled at our school who are identified as being in a specific group. Enrollment by Grade Total Enrollment: 286 Grade 9: 157 Grade 10: 129 Grade 11: -- Grade 12: -- Male: 46% Female: 54% Enrollment by Group (Percent of Total Enrollment) Black/African American: 2% American Indian/Alaska Native: -- Asian: -- Filipino: -- Hispanic/Latino: 98% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: -- White: -- Two or More Races/Other: -- Socioeconomically Disadvantaged: 90% Students with Disabilities: 8% English Only: 22% English Learners: 16% Initially Fluent English Proficient: 14% Reclassified Fluent English Proficient: 45% Migrant Education Services: -- Enrollment counts listed are as of data collection day, October 6, At the time of submission, some student information is unknown, explaining possible incomplete totals for a particular category 9

11 Testing California Standards Test (CST) Students are required to take the California Standards Test each year. The results provide information regarding the progress and potential of our student body. California standards are considered to be some of the most rigorous in the country and can be further explored on the California Content Standards page on the CDE website. Our CST results are also matched up against other similar schools to compare how our students perform in comparison to others in the state of California. The CSTs include tests on English Language Arts (grades 2-11), Math (grades 2-11), Science (grades 5, 8-11), and History Social-Science (grades 8-11). Below you will find our student s proficiency performance for last year on all CST subjects tested at our school. All student assessment results are displayed in one of five proficiency bands used to measure student progress. The five bands are Advanced, Proficient, Basic, Below Basic, and Far Below Basic. Our immediate goal is to annually move students up one performance band. The tables on the next page show the percent of our students who scored at the Proficient or Advanced level in content area subjects. Additional grade-level results and other information regarding the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program and CST can be found on the STAR website ( 10

12 Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students 2 Year Comparison Our School Los Angeles Unified School District State English Language Arts 73% 69% 41% 44% 52% 54% Mathematics 78% 60% 39% 43% 48% 50% History Social Science % 35% 44% 48% Science 73% 82% 21% 34% 40% 53% Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group History English Language Arts Math Social Science Science Students Tested in the School 69% 60% 78% 82% Male 68% 58% 87% 89% Female 70% 63% 72% 77% Black/African American 67% 67% 50% 67% American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Filipino Hispanic/Latino 67% 58% 79% 81% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander % -- White Two or More Races/Other Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 69% 60% 80% 81% English Learners 32% 39% 50% 78% Special Education 12% 13% 40% 60% Migrant Education Services

13 California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) High school students are required to pass the California High School Exit Exam as a graduation requirement. The results of this exam are also used to determine student proficiency levels that are used in AYP calculations. Proficiency level designations should not be confused with pass rates, as the criteria for passing the CAHSEE are at a slightly lower standard than those required to meet proficiency. Students are required to pass, but are encouraged to score at the Proficient or Advanced level. If a student does not pass the first administration in grade 10, he has two additional chances to retake and pass in grade 11 and between 3-5 opportunities in grade 12. Additional information about the CAHSEE can be found on the CAHSEE website. California High School Exit Exam Results for Grade 10 Students English Math English Math English Math Our School: Passed % 94% Los Angeles Unified School District: Passed 72% 72% 74% 73% 75% 75% State: Passed 80% 81% 80% 81% 82% 83% CAHSEE Results for Grade 10 Students by Group 2011 English Language Arts Math Passed Proficient/ Advanced Passed Proficient/ Advanced Our School 92% 80% 94% 80% Male 94.2% 83% 96% 87% Female 90.1% 79% 92% 76% Black/African American 50.0% 50% 100% 50% American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Filipino Hispanic/Latino 92.3% 80% 93% 80% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 90.7% 79% 93% 80% English Learners 72.2% 44% 94% 72% Special Education 60.0% 30% 80% 40% 12

14 Physical Fitness Exam (PFT) The PFT is a required performance exam for students in grades 5, 7, and 9 that tests state fitness standards. Students are tested in six areas: aerobic capacity, body composition, abdominal strength, trunk extension strength, upper body strength and flexibility. Detailed information regarding the test and comparisons of school results statewide can be found on the Physical Fitness Testing page through DataQuest on the CDE website. Physical Fitness Exam (PFT) Grade Passing 6 of 6 Tests 37.2% Passing 5 of 6 Tests 56.8% Passing 4 of 6 Tests 83.2% School Completion Dropout and Graduation Rates A dropout is defined as any student who left our school before the end of the school year and did not re-enroll in another school for the school year. The graduation rate is calculated by the number of students who have met all graduation requirements in four years by the last day of instruction for the school year. These percentages are displayed in comparison to those of schools in the state. Also listed are the number of students who have been continuously enrolled. Further information and statewide school comparisons regarding graduation rates can be found under the Student Demographics menu on the CDE DataQuest site. Below you can find information regarding AESAT s dropout rate for the most recent school year. We do not yet have any applicable graduation data. Dropout and Graduation Rates Our School Los Angeles Unified School District State Dropout Rate (most recent year only) % 6.7% 7.6% 6.4% 4.9% 5.7% 4.6% Graduation Rate % 69.1% 68.7% 80.2% 78.6%

15 College Readiness Indicators Our overarching goal is to prepare our students for college by graduating them with a comprehensive grasp of knowledge in core content areas and ensuring that they are on the correct track for post-secondary education. All students must fulfill A-G requirements to graduate. Advanced Placement and Early Assessment Program Advanced Placement courses allow students to develop skills and experience a higher level of learning that better prepares them for college. The numbers below show the percent of students who scored a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP exam and could potentially earn college credit. Alliance Environmental Science and Technology offered 1 Advanced Placement courses in Advanced Placement Exams Environmental Science Percent of Students Scoring 3, 4, or Tested Passed 27 41% The Early Assessment Program additionally tests students level of college-readiness and helps them develop certain skills in their senior year. Alliance Environmental Science and Technology did not test any students in the school year. Career Technical Education Programs We at Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School believe that our curriculum must be teamed with other components to prepare students for post-secondary education both in and out of the classroom. Although we do not currently offer any Career Technical Education Programs, students may take them at nearby colleges. 14

16 Materials for Success Textbooks Due to the rigor and continuity of yearlong testing, it is important to make sure our students have access to materials that properly align with California Content Standards. We do our best to provide additional resources that will facilitate higher levels of learning. In the Appendix, you will find a table that displays information regarding the quality, currency, availability, and length of adoption for all instructional materials used at our school. Science Laboratory Classes Many of our science courses require students Science Labs to actively conduct experiments, a fact that we do our best to support by providing them with ample resources in the form of science labs Do Labs Meet and equipment. Below is a table that shows District Defined the science subject areas our labs are equipped Standard of to support. While reviewing, it is important to Course Name "Sufficient"? note that there is no state standard regarding science labs. We rely on the authority of our school administration to make governing decisions about approving standards for equipping our students with science labs. Percent of Students Having Access to Sufficient Science Labs and Equipment Biology Yes 100% Chemistry N/A N/A Physics N/A N/A 15

17 Environmental Science and Technology High School School Accountability Report Card for Facilitators of Student Achievement Teachers The success of our students is based on the strength of our teaching staff. The table shows the types of credentials held by our teachers, as well as years of experience, college degrees, and teacher credentialing information. A highly qualified teacher is one who has a full credential (bachelor s degree) and demonstrates expertise in a particular core field. A teacher who holds an emergency permit is one who lacks full credentials but may be working towards them. A teacher who is teaching out of field lacks the subject area authorization for a particular course. Support Staff Teacher Information Our School Los Angeles Unified School District State Number of Teachers 13 33, ,969 Average Years of Teaching Experience in the Field Average Years of Teaching Experience at District Teachers Holding an MA or Higher % 40.5% Highly Qualified 18 Clear Credential Intern/Preliminary Credential Emergency Credential Out of Field Teaching Total Teaching Outside of Credentialed Area Teacher Misassignments for Classes with English Learners English Math Science Social Science Our School TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Support Staff Ratio of Students per Staff Member Number of FTE at Our Position School Academic Counselor 2 1:143 Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development) Librarians Psychologists 1 1:286 Social Workers Nurses Speech/Language/Hearing Specialists Resource Specialists 1 1:286 Our school also employs other staff whom aid in supporting our students needs. Some support staff members are parttime and may also work at other schools within our organization, the table displays the number of full-time equivalents (FTE) we have at our site and the average number of students per staff member.

18 Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Core Subjects Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Core Subjects Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers School 82.0% 18.0% LAUSD High Poverty Schools 79.9% 20.1% LAUSD Low Poverty Schools 88.5% 11.5% Class Sizes The number of teachers and support staff here at Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School prevents overcrowding in classrooms since it is easier for students to learn and excel with focused instruction. Our class size range is 19-20, with a school-wide average of 20. The supplemental table also provides information about the number of classrooms we have on site as well as those allotted for each subject area. Average Class Size and Classroom Information Our School Grade Span: 9-10 Average Class Size 20 Total Number of Classrooms 22 Classrooms Designated for English Language Arts: 7 Classrooms Designated for Math: 7 Classrooms Designated for Science: 2 Classrooms Designated for History/Social Science: 6 17

19 School Finances and Instructional Planning Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School receives funding each year from local, state, and federal government sources. These are strategically distributed to ensure that all of our values, goals, and student needs are met. Comparisons below are made to evaluate our school s expenditures per student with those throughout the state. The budget also includes teacher and administrator salaries. As a charter school, we receive a block grant from the state in addition to our regular state payment based on our enrollment and attendance. As we are a new school, we did not receive Title 1 funding. Expenditures Spending per Student While we have various resources for funding, state education funding is the largest apportionment and is based on student daily attendance. Funding is also divided into two categories: unrestricted and restricted. Unrestricted funds can be used for any lawful purpose, while restricted funds must be allocated to specific areas determined by the donor. Title I funding, for example, is allotted from the federal nutrition program to provide our students with breakfast and lunches. Cost per student for each category of funding can be seen in the table below. Further information regarding school expenditures can be found on the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-Pupil Spending web page at School Finances - Expenses per Student Our School District School-to- District Variance State Average School-to- State Variance Unrestricted funds ($/student) $9, $9, % Restricted funds ($/student) $0.00 $0.00 0% Total ($/student) $9, $9, % $8, % 18

20 Services Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School also offers other services to our students. Additional information regarding costs and types of services can be seen in the accompanying table. Service Total Cost Cost/Student Special Ed $26,429 $92.41 ASES Transportation $120 $0.42 Nursing Food Services $153,495 $ Teacher and Administrative Salaries The table below provides information regarding salaries for administrators, teachers, and other staff members. In order to make fair comparisons across schools and other districts statewide, our compensation is reported for full-time certificated staff members. Figures are displayed per individual as a dollar amount of our total budget, and are compared to those of other districts of the same size and type. More information regarding salaries and compensation can be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits website, at Staff Compensation Our School Los Angeles Unified School District State Average Beginning Teacher Salary ($/certificated staff) $41,000 $39,788 $42,017 Mid-Range Salary ($/certificated staff) $52,000 $63,553 $67,294 Highest Teacher Salary ($/certificated staff) $60,666 $78,906 $86,776 Average Principal Salary (Middle) -- $116,033 $112,893 Average Principal Salary (High) $150,000 $115,116 $123,331 Superintendent Salary -- $250,000 $226,417 Percent of Budget Allotted for Teacher Salaries 27% 34% 38% Percent of Budget Allotted for Administrative Salaries 9% 5% 5% 19

21 Instructional Planning Teachers participate in a 5-day professional development seminar before the opening of school. Ongoing professional and personal growth opportunities are conducted on a weekly basis at the school site. Teachers analyze student achievement data and identify student growth needs and interests. Teachers benefit most from professional development that provides time for teacher-to-teacher interaction in small learning communities focused on classroom practice. Our teachers have ongoing regular time for common planning, analysis of student work, and unit study based on core content standards. Teachers use instructional guides in core content areas and use data from quarterly benchmark assessments to re-teach low performing content standards. 20

22 Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School School Accountability Report Card for How Can Additional Information be Obtained? Information not included on the School Accountability Report Card can be obtained by contacting the school or at Appendix In the appendix you will find additional information about various parts of the report, as well as the School Performance Dashboard. Additional Resources The following list includes all websites and references mentioned in this report: California Department of Education California Department of Education: California Content Standards California Department of Education: Certificated Salaries & Benefits California Department of Education: Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending California Department of Education: DataQuest STAR: Standardized Testing and Reporting Program 21

23 Textbook List Textbooks Publisher Year Adopted Condition Standards Aligned? Percent of Students Having Books to Take Home English Language Arts Literature (Gold Level) Prentice Hall 2009 Like New Yes 100% Literature (Platinum Level) Prentice Hall 2010 New Yes 100% Math Algebra 1 Prentice Hall 2009 Like New Yes 100% Algebra 2 McDougal Littell 2009 New Yes 100% Pre-Calculus Pearson/Prentice Hall 2010 New Yes 100% Geometry McDougal Littell 2010 New Yes 100% Science Biology Prentice Hall 2009 Like New Yes 100% Environmental Science Pearson 2010 New Yes 100% History World History Glencoe 2010 New Yes 100% 22