School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2008-09

Arroyo Paseo Charter High School

Address: 

4001 El Cajon Blvd. Suite 205 , San Diego   CA  92105  

Phone: 

619-677-3017 

Principal: 

William  Wellhouse 

Grade Span: 

9 - 12 

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2008-09 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2007-08 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office. 

About This School 

Arroyo Paseo Charter High School  is a start-up charter school in its third year of operation. It is located in an office building in City Heights, an urban community of San Diego, south of Interstate 8 and adjacent to  Interstate 15.  The school population of 170 represents the diversity of the surrounding community in its composition of approximately 70% Hispanic and 25% African American students. Ninety percent of students qualify for free and reduced lunch.

The high school’s staff consists of highly motivated, young teachers committed to the school’s vision of bringing a rigorous high school education to a diverse community. The staff includes three English, two math, two history, two science, one physical education, and one part time art teacher. The instructional program is designed to deliver a personalized and caring educational experience through small class sizes and the opportunities for review and extra support that are built into a highly unique master schedule. Most class sizes are less than 20 students.

As the school grows and brings on more resources, it hopes to focus on preparing students to enter careers in local technical and scientific businesses by creating awareness and interest in those careers, by integrating science and technical topics into regular academic courses, and by providing science and technical electives at the site and opportunities to take those electives at community colleges.

Student Enrollment 

Group 

Percent 

African American 

24.31 % 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

% 

Asian 

0.69 % 

Filipino 

% 

Hispanic or Latino 

72.92 % 

Pacific Islander 

0.69 % 

White (not Hispanic) 

1.39 % 

Multiple or No Response 

% 

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

84.00 % 

English Learners 

49.00 % 

Students with Disabilities 

6.00 % 

Total Number of Students 

144 

Teachers 

Indicator 

Teachers 

Teachers with full credential 

12 

Teachers without full credential 

0 

Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

 

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 

 

Total Teacher Misassignments  

 

Student Performance 

Subject 

Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 

English-Language Arts 

21%

Mathematics 

3%

Science 

27%

History-Social Science 

29%

Academic Progress 

Indicator 

Result 

2009 Growth API Score (from 2009 Growth API Report) 

565  

Statewide Rank (from 2008 Base API Report) 

1 *  

2009-10 Program Improvement Status (PI Year) 

Not in PI  

School Facilities 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 

The school is located in commercial office space. Classroom space consists of adapted office suites. Although the spaces are small they match the small class sizes of most academic classes. The building is less than six years old and is in excellent condition. Restrooms are kept clean and in good order. The building is well-maintained by the owner.

Repairs Needed 

None needed

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 

N/A

Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Core Curriculum Areas 

Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Reading/Language Arts 

All students have necessary textbooks and materials

Mathematics 

All students have necessary textbooks and materials

Science 

All students have necessary textbooks and materials

History-Social Science 

All students have necessary textbooks and materials

Foreign Language 

All students have necessary textbooks and materials

Health 

N/A

Visual and Performing Arts 

All students have necessary materials

Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) 

All students have necessary materials

School Finances 

Level 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 

School Site 

$ 7,494

District 

$ LEA Provided

State 

 $5,512

School Completion  

Indicator  

Result  

Graduation Rate 

86.7 % 

Postsecondary Preparation 

Measures 

Percent 

Pupils Who Completed a Career Technical Education Program and Earned a High School Diploma 

0 %

Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for University of California or California State University Admission 

0 %

NAEP Reading, Grade 4 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

209 

Average Scale Score - National 

220 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 30%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 18%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%

NAEP Reading, Grade 8 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

251 

Average Scale Score - National 

261 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 41%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 20%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 2%

NAEP Mathematics, Grade 4 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

232 

Average Scale Score - National 

239 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 41%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 25%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%

NAEP Mathematics, Grade 8 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

270 

Average Scale Score - National 

282 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 36%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 18%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%


School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available on the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

I. Data and Access 

DataQuest 

DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners). 

Internet Access 

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.  

II. About This School 

Contact Information (School Year 2009-10) 

This section provides the schools contact information. 

School 

District 

School Name 

Arroyo Paseo Charter High  

District Name 

San Diego Unified  

Street 

4001 El Cajon Blvd, Suite 205

Phone Number 

619-725-8000 

City, State, Zip 

San Diego  , CA  92105  

Web Site 

www.sandi.net 

Phone Number 

619-677-3017 

Superintendent 

William  Kowba 

Principal 

William  Wellhouse 

E-mail Address 

superintendent@sandi.net 

E-mail Address 

bwellhouse@gmail.com 

CDS Code

37- 68338- 0114520 

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09) 

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09) 

Arroyo Paseo Charter High School  is a start-up charter school in its third year of operation. It is located in an office building in City Heights, an urban community of San Diego, south of Interstate 8 and adjacent to  Interstate 15.  The school population of 170 represents the diversity of the surrounding community in its composition of approximately 70% Hispanic and 25% African American students. Ninety percent of students qualify for free and reduced lunch.

The high school’s staff consists of highly motivated, young teachers committed to the school’s vision of bringing a rigorous high school education to a diverse community. The staff includes three English, two math, two history, two science, one physical education, and one part time art teacher. The instructional program is designed to deliver a personalized and caring educational experience through small class sizes and the opportunities for review and extra support that are built into a highly unique master schedule. Most class sizes are less than 20 students.

As the school grows and brings on more resources, it hopes to focus on preparing students to enter careers in local technical and scientific businesses by creating awareness and interest in those careers, by integrating science and technical topics into regular academic courses, and by providing science and technical electives at the site and opportunities to take those electives at community colleges.

Mission Statement

Linking Personal Success with Academic Achievement

Arroyo Paseo Charter High School prepares, supports, and motivates all students, especially students who qualify for free and reduced lunch and are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, to pursue those careers at all levels by providing a rigorous, standards-based, educational program designed to support the academic success of all learners.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09) 

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09) 

Parents have numerous opportunities to be involved. The school encourages parent to volunteer at school. One member of the board of trustees is chosen from among parents. The school holds four parent evenings each year during which parents meet with the principal as a group and also have the opportunity to meet with each of their child’s teachers.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school. 

Grade Level 

Number of Students 

Kindergarten 

0 

Grade 1 

0 

Grade 2 

0 

Grade 3 

0 

Grade 4 

0 

Grade 5 

0 

Grade 6 

0 

Grade 7 

0 

Grade 8 

0 

Ungraded Elementary 

0 

Grade 9 

35 

Grade 10 

64 

Grade 11 

36 

Grade 12 

9 

Ungraded Secondary 

0 

Total Enrollment 

144 

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group. 

Group 

Percent of Total Enrollment 

African American 

24.31 % 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

% 

Asian 

0.69 % 

Filipino 

% 

Hispanic or Latino 

72.92 % 

Pacific Islander 

0.69 % 

White (not Hispanic) 

1.39 % 

Multiple or No Response 

% 

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

84.00 % 

English Learners 

49.00 % 

Students with Disabilities 

6.00 % 

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) 

This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). 

Subject 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

1-22 

23-32 

33+ 

1-22 

23-32 

33+ 

1-22 

23-32 

33+ 

English 

 

 

 

 

58.3 

1 

0 

2 

14.0 

12 

0 

 

Mathematics 

 

 

 

 

18.4 

7 

2 

 

15.0 

10 

 

 

Science 

 

 

 

 

42.5 

1 

 

3 

15.6 

9 

 

 

Social Science 

 

 

 

 

24.8 

4 

 

2 

16.6 

9 

 

 

III. School Climate 

School Safety Plan (School Year 2008-09) 

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan. 

The school has a comprehensive safety plan following the approved format. It includes such things as disaster and emergency procedures, policies regarding suspension and expulsion, and sexual harassment policy. Each year it is reviewed and updated.

Suspensions and Expulsions 

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period. 

Rate 

School 

District 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

Suspensions 

  

  

  

9.7  

8.9  

6.1  

Expulsions 

  

  

  

0.3  

0.3  

0.2  

IV. School Facilities 

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2009-10) 

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements. 

The school is located in commercial office space. Classroom space consists of adapted office suites. Although the spaces are small they match the small class sizes of most academic classes. Staff have offices separate from their classrooms in order to promote collegial discussion and collaboration.

The building is less than six years old and is in excellent condition. Restrooms are kept clean and in good order. The building and grounds are well-maintained by the owner. All classrooms have been repainted. A new set of restrooms was recently completed. A fully functional science lab was has been completed.

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2009-10) 

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status. 

System Inspected 

Repair Status 

Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 

Exemplary 

Good 

Fair 

Poor 

Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer 

N/A

X

Interior: Interior Surfaces 

N/A

X

Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation 

N/A

X

Electrical: Electrical 

N/A

X

Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains 

N/A

X

Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials 

N/A

X

Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs 

N/A

X

External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences 

N/A

X

Overall Rating 

Good

N/A

V. Teachers 

Teacher Credentials 

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found on the CDE DataQuest Web page. 

Teachers 

School 

District 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2008-09 

With Full Credential 

 

9 

12 

7071 

Without Full Credential 

 

1 

0 

139 

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

N/A

1

N/A 

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions 

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 

Indicator 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2009-10 

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners  

1

1

0

Total Teacher Misassignments  

1

1

0

Vacant Teacher Positions 

0

0

0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers in the school, in all schools in the district, in high-poverty schools in the district, and in low-poverty schools in the district. High poverty schools are defined as those schools with student participation of approximately 75 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low poverty schools are those with student participation of approximately 25 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found on the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page. 

Location of Classes 

Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 

Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers 

Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 

This School  

89.1 

10.9 

All Schools in District  

97.6 

2.4 

High-Poverty Schools in District 

96.5 

3.5 

Low-Poverty Schools in District 

98.7 

1.3 

VI. Support Staff 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 

Title 

Number of FTE Assigned to School 

Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor 

Academic Counselor 

  0.5

300

Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 

  0

N/A 

Psychologist 

  0.2

N/A 

Social Worker 

  0

N/A 

Nurse 

  0.1

N/A 

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 

  0.1

N/A 

Resource Specialist (non-teaching) 

  0

N/A 

Other 

 

 

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2009-10) 

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. 

Core Curriculum Area 

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Rea