RESULTS
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION
Strict accountability, rigorous standards, high expectations, increased learning time and the active involvement of parents, students, teachers and staff - a formula that's working!
2009 Results
Sac High —Turning Around a Failing High School
St. HOPE Public Schools began operating Sac High as a charter school in 2003 — a year after Sac High had been declared a failing school. The turnaround has been
remarkable.
API has steadily increased, the 4-year dropout rate has fallen from 9.4% to 3.7% and the school’s college-prep curriculum and college-going atmosphere have students reaching new heights, with graduates being accepted at leading universities like Stanford, MIT, Duke, UCLA, UC Davis and Howard. |
Sac High Stats* |
75% |
Socioeconomically disadvantaged** |
92% |
Minority Students |
16% |
English Learners |
|
Only 20 to 30 % of students were going to four-year
colleges before St. HOPE; more than 70 % of the class of 2009 were
accepted into four-year colleges.The school’s cultural and social environment has improved as well. Students wear uniforms, attend school from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., are
required to complete 40 hours of community service yearly and must maintain a 2.0 to participate in sports, clubs, dances and other activities.
Academic Improvement |
| |
Pre-St. HOPE |
2008-2009 |
Improvement |
| API |
568 |
731 |
163 |
| CAHSEE ELA (% of 10th graders passing) |
63% |
77% |
14% |
| CAHSEE Math (% of 10th graders passing) |
50% |
76% |
26% |
"Our mission is to graduate self-motivated, industrious, critically thinking student leaders who are prepared to attend a four-year college, committed to serving others and passionate about lifelong learning — and at this, we are succeeding.”
- Ed Manansala, Superintendent
PS7 - A Model of Excellence for Elementary and Middle Schools
St. HOPE Public Schools also operates PS7, a charter school serving grades K-8. Since its founding in 2003, PS7’s academic results have improved rapidly and dramatically thanks to smaller classes, focused instruction and the dedication of quality teachers. |
PS7 Stats* |
76% |
Socioeconomically disadvantaged** |
93% |
Minority Students |
2% |
English Learners |
|
Like Sac High, students wear uniforms, learn during an extended day and are held to high academic standards.
Active parent participation is encouraged, with parents
required to volunteer 40 hours of
service to the school each year.
Academic Improvement |
| |
First Year 2003-2004 |
2008-2009 |
Improvement |
| API |
638 |
873 |
235 |
CST ELA - Elementary 2-5
(% proficient/advanced) |
17% |
64% |
47% |
CST MATH - Elementary 2-5
(% proficient/advanced) |
27% |
85% |
58% |
CST ELA - Middle 6-8
(% proficient/advanced) |
n/a |
63% |
n/a |
CST MATH - Middle 6-8
(% proficient/advanced) |
n/a |
65% |
n/a |
*Based on students included in 2009 API
*Receive free/reduced lunch and/or neither parent has high school diploma
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