School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2004-05 Published During 2005-06
Antelope Valley High School
Notes regarding the source and currency of data: Data included in this School Accountability Report Card (SARC) template are consistent with State Board of Education guidelines, which are available at the California Department of Education Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/definitions05.asp Most data presented in this report were collected from the 2004-05 school year or from the two preceding years (2002-03 and 2003-04). Due to the certification timelines for graduation, dropout, and fiscal information, the data for these sections of the report were collected in 2003-04. Single-year column headings refer to the school year ending in that particular year. When no year is specified, data are from the most recent school year for which data are available. More information about SARC requirements is available at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/, including a SARC Preparation Guide at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/guide.asp and Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/questions.asp.
I. General Information Contact Information Information about school and district contacts.
School Information
District Information
School Name
Antelope Valley High
District Name
Antelope Valley Union High
Principal
Karen Patterson
Superintendent
David Vierra, Ph.D.
Street
44900 North Division St.
44811 North Sierra Hwy.
City, State, Zip
Lancaster, CA 93535
Lancaster, CA 93534-3226
Phone Number
661-948-8552
661-948-7655
FAX Number
661-945-8867
661-948-4556
Web Site
www.avhs.org
www.avdistrict.org
E-mail Address
Kpatterson@avhsd.org
Kscott@avhsd.org
CDS Code
19-64246-1930213
SARC Contact
Ken Scott
School Description and Mission Statement Information about the school, its programs, and its goals.
Antelope Valley High School AVHS has a long, proud history as an academic institution serving the educational needs of all students. AV was first opened in 1912, serving an area of more than 2,000 square miles. Through the years, the student population has reflected the community in which it is located. Originally a rich agricultural area, the community has evolved into one primarily supported by aerospace development companies. The population is currently in transition from one based in aerospace to one supported by a number of small companies engaged in light industry.
The population of Lancaster has grown from 45,000 in the late seventies to over 133,703 currently. At AVHS, the growth in the local community is reflected in the steady growth of our student population over the last few years. Following is a four-year comparison of total student enrollment at AVHS:
Fall 2000: 2,380
Fall 2001: 2,496
Fall 2002: 2,573
Fall 2003: 2,866
Fall 2004: 2,843
The steady growth is obvious; it poses challenges for us as we strive to both house the students and provide quality instruction.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Antelope Valley High School is to educate students in a safe, supportive environment which allows them to acquire academic, technical, and life skills in order to become culturally literate, productive, and responsible members of a changing society.
Opportunities for Parental Involvement Information about the contact person for parental involvement and a description of organized opportunities for parental involvement at the school.
Contact Person Name
Michelle Beverly: Parent Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Person Phone Number
661-948-8552, ext. 103
Michelle Beverly is our Parent Volunteer Coordinator. AVHS welcomes parents’ assistance and presence on campus in various capacities. We try to place parent volunteers according to both their preferences and talents. Ms. Susan Hernandez is our community outreach coordinator. You may contact her regarding workshops we offer for parents, questions regarding agency referrals, and other related information.
II. Demographic Information Student Enrollment -- Grade Level Data reported are the number of students in each grade level as reported by the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS).
Grade Level
Enrollment
Kindergarten
0
Grade 9
901
Grade 1
Grade 10
805
Grade 2
Grade 11
591
Grade 3
Grade 12
546
Grade 4
Ungraded Secondary
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Ungraded Elementary
Total Enrollment
2843
Student Enrollment -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups Data reported are the number and percent of students in each racial and ethnic subgroup as reported by CBEDS.
Racial and Ethnic Subgroup
Number of Students
Percent of Students
African American
937
33.0
Hispanic or Latino
1,070
37.6
American Indian or Alaska Native
20
0.7
Pacific Islander
12
0.4
Asian
22
0.8
White (Not Hispanic)
727
25.6
Filipino
48
1.7
Multiple or No Response
7
0.2
Racial and Ethnic Subgroup Percentages III. School Safety and Climate for Learning School Safety Plan Information about the currency and contents of the school's comprehensive safety plan.
Date of Last Review/Update
Fall 2005
Date Last Discussed with Staff
The School Site Council recently implemented and updated the school safety plan. A Safety team has been assembled and trained at a Los Angeles County Office of Education in-service and this team began work on a safety pan that was submitted to the county. A new disaster plan has also been created and put into place by school staff. A comprehensive school disaster drill was completed in Fall 2005. The school has continued a program developed with community leaders to address school safety entitled Project Impact. Activities are being planned on an ongoing basis, to encourage community support of AVHS and its efforts to improve school safety.
School Programs and Practices That Promote a Positive Learning Environment Information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the use of disciplinary strategies.
Based on a several year pattern of low student achievement, site work continues to be guided by corrective action based on an audit conducted by a School Assistance and Intervention Team (SAIT) appointed by the State Board of Education in Spring 2003. Specific corrective actions outlined in the SAIT plan including rewriting of the Single School Plan (Academic Plan) and focus on four Audit Areas:
Goal 1:Curricular and instructional decisions and strategies in the classroom reflect the needs of the students and support the high school document “Aiming High”
Goal 2: Strategies reflect effective, varied, research-based practices to improve performance in reading, language arts, mathematics, and English Language Development
Goal 3: District and site leadership facilitate a vision of high academic achievement or focus on improved academic achievement
Goal 1: There is accountability at all levels for student achievement
Goal 2: Assessment is an integral part of a comprehensive, standards-based instructional program
Goal 1: Establish high expectations for student achievement and for student behavior
Although AVHS has made significant progress in meeting the corrective actions of the SAIT plan, a team was sent from the State to conduct a three-year review. As a result, AVHS is considered a SAIT 2 school and will be assigned a Trustee from the Los Angeles County Office of Education with whom to work.
AVHS implemented several programs that can act as Small Learning Communities (SLC). Renaissance, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), and Navy JROTC. Existing core programs such as the Information Systems Academy, Honors-Advanced Placement and Family and Consumer Sciences, have been strengthened. As we continue to strive to meet the needs of our student population, these programs play a pivotal role.
Suspensions and Expulsions Data reported are the number of suspensions and expulsions (i.e., the total number of incidents that resulted in a suspension or expulsion). The rate of suspensions and expulsions is the total number of incidents divided by the school’s total enrollment as reported by CBEDS for the given year.
School
District
2003
2004
2005
Number of Suspensions
484
1063
1410
4609
1437
7291
Rate of Suspensions
18.8
37.0
49.6
21.5
5.7
32.1
Number of Expulsions
58
89
92
267
263
325
Rate of Expulsions
2.2
3.1
3.2
1.3
1.25
1.4
IV. School Facilities School Facility Conditions -- General Information Information about the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.
Ours is a “Historic” facility—the oldest within the District, dating back to 1912. Maintenance is a critical issue with an old physical plant such as ours. Nevertheless, the District continues to support us with school site improvement funds. Over the last five years, with District fiscal support, additional surveillance cameras were installed, improved lighting for the football stadium was completed, and security gates were added to the front parking lots. Fall 2002 saw the addition of nine portable classrooms to accommodate growth in student enrollment. Modernization projects have been completed on the Large gym, Small gym and some classroom facilities. Several of these are brand new science facilities, in the 100 and 300 rows. The AV Navy JROTC recently took possession of 3 new classrooms which have been reconditioned, one of which will be a computer lab. The school has complied with Williams legislation in regard to facilities and school improvements are planned to commence in June of 2006 on the new stadium facility.
School Facility Conditions -- Results of Inspection and Evaluation Data reported are the determination of good repair as documented in a completed Interim Evaluation Instrument, including the school site inspection date, the Interim Evaluation Instrument completion date, and the date of any remedial action taken or planned. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.
Interim Evaluation Instrument Part
Facility in Good Repair
Deficiency and Remedial Actions Taken or Planned
Yes
No
Gas Leaks
X
Mechanical Systems
Records: loose vent cover
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)
hole in ceiling 2’x2’ in alarm room – fixed; Tech Office 41: significant stain on ceiling;
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)
Structural Damage
Fire Safety
Electrical (interior and exterior)
Transformer replaced to address elec.prob. recent drain installation project. 4 lights out over
Secretary’s desk in main entrance to school. Lights out above secretary in Principal’s office. Outlet loose in Admin.
Hallway, daisy drain of ext. in room 53, refrigerator in AP office; Lounge: light panel uncovered, Records: loose light cover in vault. Nurse’s office: tech wires on walls, daisy chain of ext.;
Pest/Vermin Infestation
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)
Restrooms
Lounge: restroom used as storage;
Sewer
Playground/School Grounds
Other
Empty soda cans in trash, room 53-emptied. Copy room: faucet loose;
V. Academic Data Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Through the California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program, students in grades 2 through 11 are tested annually in various subject areas. Currently, the STAR program includes California Standards Tests (CST) and a norm-referenced test (NRT). The CST tests English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11, science in grades 5, 9, 10, and 11, and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. Prior to 2005, the NRT tested reading/language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11, spelling in grades 2 through 8, and science in grades 9 through 11. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only, and no longer tests science in any grade. California Standards Tests (CST) The California Standards Tests (CST) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels. The five performance levels are Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets state standards), Basic (approaching state standards), Below Basic (below state standards), and Far Below Basic (well below state standards). Students scoring at the Proficient or Advanced level meet state standards in that content area. Students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to take the CST are tested using the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). Detailed information regarding CST and CAPA results for each grade and proficiency level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/ or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less. CST -- All Students Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).
Subject
State
English-Language Arts
18
19
29
30
32
35
36
40
Mathematics
6
10
34
38
Science
24
14
23
27
25
History-Social Science
16
28
CST -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.
White (not Hispanic)
13
33
44
43
17
*
37
5
11
4
21
39
CST -- Other Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.
Male
Female
English Learners
Economically Disadvantaged
Students With Disabilities
Migrant Education
15
9
3
1
8
Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Reading and mathematics results from the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), the current norm-referenced test (NRT) adopted by the State Board of Education, are reported as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the 50th percentile (the national average). School results are compared to results at the district and state levels. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only and no longer tests science in any grade. Detailed information regarding results for each grade level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/ or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less. NRT -- All Students Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.
Reading
41
-
42
31
50
51
52
NRT -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile for the most recent testing period.
NRT -- Other Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile for the most recent testing period.
Local Assessment Data reported are the percent of students meeting or exceeding the district standard.