WASC 2006 Report
Introduction
Community
Since the 2003 WASC visitation, the community of El
Segundo has experienced some minor changes.
The community of 16,700 residents (2003 estimate) has increased due to
the construction of condominiums and townhomes. El
Segundo still has a hometown atmosphere with a strong sense of community.
This distinctive spirit is reflected in all facets of
El Segundo High School. Because of El Segundo’s unique community atmosphere,
the crime rate is low and families feel safe. Many students are second and
third generation residents and some of the faculty are ESHS alumni. ESHS enjoys
high participation from parents and local businesses. A unique relationship
with the city government includes joint use of facilities between the community
and the school, including shared library and sports facilities. ESHS, housed in
a landmark building, has a long history and tradition. This classic 1927 brick
structure is frequently used for film and television productions. The community
has passed two significant bonds, totaling $49 million. Renovation of the high
school was completed in the Fall of 2005.
The Educational Foundation, an organization of
business leaders and community members, contributes heavily to education. The
educational foundation contributes $250,000 – 300,000 annually. The foundation
has a target of $500,000 for the 2005-2006 school year.
El Segundo began as the company town for Standard Oil.
Today, El Segundo is a middle to
upper-middle class community. The commercial/industrial area
has become home to many Fortune 500 companies, in
areas such as
aerospace, technology, and manufacturing.
El Segundo High School has a strong academic program,
where a majority the
classes are college preparatory courses. It is a
comprehensive public high
school for grades 9-12, offering over 150 course
selections, including honors,
advanced placement, special education, English
Language Development, and
vocational programs on campus and at the Southern
California Regional
Occupational Center (SCROC). Students are also able
to take advantage of
various internships with local companies.
Approximately 60% of our students
take the SAT in preparation to enter a four-year
college and the remaining 40%
attend community and vocational institutions.
ESHS promotes a safe, supportive learning
environment. Because we are a
small school (1166) [2004 CBEDS], students have a
greater opportunity to be involved in school activities and sports. There are 700
students who are involved in campus clubs and activities. During any given
season, more than 20% of our
students will be participating in sports programs. El
Segundo sports programs,
particularly baseball and aquatic programs, have
received national recognition.
Students receive more personal attention from
teachers, counselors, coaches,
and administrators. This small, nurturing atmosphere
helps us to meet the
academic, social, and athletic needs of all of our
students.
The economic trend in El Segundo is positive. Thirteen
percent of students
receive free or reduced lunch in 2004-2005.
Approximately 25% of ESHS students are students who
do not live within the boundaries of the district (permit students). These
students help increase cultural and ethnic diversity.
The community at large is 80% white, 11% Hispanic, 6%
Asian, 1% African American, 2% other. The student body of ESHS is 67.5% white,
17.9% Hispanic, 6.8% Asian, 5.3% African American, and 1.3% Pacific Islander.
(CBEDS 2004)
Like the city of
best of our unique traditions, while taking our place
in a changing world.
In an effort to identify the critical academic needs
at El Segundo High School,
And at the district level, we began looking at the
data provided by Dataworks for two years 2003 – 2005.
In the Fall 2005, the district and ESHS began to use EduSoft.
Using the trainer of trainers models, key teachers went to a workshop in August
2005 and later in October. The rest of the faculty were trained by these key
teachers.
In our previous self-study, we noted that there was
not a systematic process by which data were collected. This has changed. With
the addition of EduSoft, teachers and administrators
regularly look at data. Surveys are done regularly to ascertain perception
data. The results are posted online for everyone to see. The WASC Leadership
Team has taken responsibility for collecting, interpreting and disseminating
available data. What follows is the result of our triangulation of data from
three categories: Demographic data, Outcome data, and Perception data.
Demographic Data
School Enrollment
Data Source: CBEDS
1998-1999 890 students
1999-2000 921 students
2000-2001 943 students
2001-2002 991 students
2002-2003 1056
students
2003-2004 1166
students
2004-2005 1142
students
2005-2006 (1150 students)
Source: CBEDS : Student population per academic year ending
in June.
Source: 2004 CBEDS Caucasian (751- ),
Hispanic (235 – 11%), African-American (82 - )Asian (66)
Community Demographics
- Total Population: 16,700 (Estimated 2003 population)
- Families: 3,908
- Family Income (median): $74,007 (1999)
- Households: 7,060
- Educational Attainment
- Elementary (0 to 8 years): 12%
- High School Graduate or higher: 92.8% (national
= 87%)
- Bachelor's Degree or higher: 40.8% (national = 28%)
- School Enrollment (K-12): 3,044 (2002-2003 Academic Year)
Conclusion of Demographic Data
ESHS is a located in a
stable community. The city of
Outcome Data
Exams: CST -
Rosters: 2004-2005 Semester 2
Teachers: All
Grades: All
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proficient |
advanced |
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English-Language
Arts |
802 |
4% |
7% |
24% |
34% |
31% |
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Mathematics
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741 |
7% |
27% |
37% |
23% |
6% |
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Science |
641 |
6% |
15% |
36% |
27% |
16% |
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History-Social
Science |
483 |
12% |
10% |
27% |
29% |
22% |
Scale: % passing each section
All Grades
Math
88% (2005)
95% (2004)
78% (2003)
72% (2002)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2005.
English language arts
92% (2005)
97% (2004)
94% (2003)
57% (2002)
The state average for English language arts was 65% in 2005.
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9th Grade Algebra
II Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005 10th Grade Algebra
II Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005 CST Results (cont.) 11th Grade Algebra II |
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reading
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reading
2004 |
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math 2003 |
math 2004 |
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65% |
59% |
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69% |
65% |
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reading
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reading
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math 2003 |
math 2004 |
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63% |
64% |
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67% |
70% |
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51% |
61% |
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Source: www.greatschools.com
Conclusion of Outcome Data
ESHS continues to do well in
all assessments. ESHS is participating in the district-wide effort to improve
writing across the curriculum. Standardized test scores have focused the
district’s attention on writing. Due to the district’s performance, Standards
and Poors has named the district as one of
twenty-nine “outperformer” districts in the state.
Perception Data
ESHS regularly collects
perception data from its students, parents, teachers and community. Below are
the most recent results collected in the 2004-2005 year.
Parent Survey 2005
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Conclusion of Perception Data
ESHS enjoys