Call to Action: Helix

Charter High School

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Overview

▫ Our School ▫ Standardized Test

▫ Enrollment & Scores
Demographics ▫ Graduation and
▫ Student & Staff Dropout Data
Perceptions ▫ UC/CSU Readiness
▫ Advanced Math & ▫ SBAC Data
Science Course ▫ Areas of Strength
Enrollment ▫ Areas of Need &
▫ Advanced Placement Recommendations
(AP) Data
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Our School
La Mesa, California

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Our School

Old administrative
office
Library
Wellness Center
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Our School

Football field
New administrative
office
Memorial site
Gymnasium (under
construction
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Our School

Graduation
Football
Soccer
Bagpipes
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Enrollment &
Demographics
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In 2017-18, the student

population has 7 more
males than females.
Enrollment by Gender

2017-18

Source: Ed Data
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Enrollment by
Native American 0% (4)
Ethnicity
Pacific Islander 1% (24)

2017-18

Hispanic/Latino
students
comprise almost
50% of the
student
population.

Source: Ed Data
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Over time, the student population
has decreased in the number of
Black students, while the number
of White students has increased.

Enrollment by
Ethnicity

A comparative look
across time at Helix

Source: Ed Data
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About 60% of Helix’s enrollment
are socioeconomically
disadvantaged students.

Enrollment
Comparison with
Special Populations

A comparative look
across time at Helix

Students receiving special

education services comprise 9%
of the overall population.
Source: Ed Data
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Student & Staff

Perceptions
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Staff Breakdown by
Ethnicity

2016-17

In 2016-17, 88% of staff are

White, while only 20% of
students are White.
Source: WASC 2016
 Student Voices
What we have heard in working with students...
The coursework is rigorous, especially if students transfer in
There are many ways to get support in meeting high expectations
Teachers try to support the students in their class
Teachers are mostly White
There are a lot of opportunities to get involved
Diversity and inclusion is a strength at Helix

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Advanced Math &

Science Course
Enrollment
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Enrollment in
Advanced Math In 2017-18, there are
Courses by Gender 391 females vs. 350
males enrolled in
advanced math
courses.
2017-18

Source: Synergy
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make up about
30% of enrollment
in advanced math
courses, but only
approximately
Enrollment in 20% of the total
Advanced Math student
Courses by Ethnicity enrollment.

2017-18

Hispanic/Latino students
make up about 35% of
enrollment in advanced math
courses, but approximately
50% of total student
enrollment. Source: Synergy
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Enrollment in
Advanced Science In 2017-18, 176
Courses by Gender females vs. 161
males enrolled in
advanced science
2017-18 courses.

Source: Synergy
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Enrollment in
Advanced Science
Courses by Ethnicity

2017-18

Similarly to the data in

advanced math courses, White
and Asian students are
overrepresented in advanced
science, while Black and Latino
students are underrepresented.

Source: Synergy
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Advanced
Placement (AP)
Data
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AP Course Enrollment
by Ethnicity

2017-18

Source: College Board

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AP Exams Taken and

Passed (with a 3 or
higher) by Ethnicity

A comparative look across

time at Helix

For all students, there has been an

increasing trend in pass rate over the
last three school years. In contrast,
Pacific Islander students have had a
decreasing trend in pass rate.
Source: College Board
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AP Course Enrollment
and Pass Rate by Gender

A comparative look across

time at Helix

Two of the last three years, there has

been greater female student
enrollment in AP courses than
males. However, every year, males
consistently perform better than
females.

Source: College Board

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Standardized Test
Scores
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SAT and ACT by

Subject Area

A comparative look
across time at Helix
While the ACT
shows mixed
results over
time, the SAT
has a steady
increase

Note: Students at Helix are required to

take a post secondary readiness exam in
order to graduate

Source: Ed Data
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Graduation Data
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Graduation Rates -
Comparison

2017-18

Overall,
graduation rates
are above the
district and state
averages!

Source: California Department of Ed

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Graduation Rates By
Ethnicity

A comparative look
across time at Helix

While most ethnic groups show consistency or

increase in graduation rates, Asian and Pacific
Islander students have recently shown a small
decrease.

Source: California Department of Ed

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Graduation Rates by
Special Populations

A comparative look
across time at Helix

While all groups show consistency in

graduation rates, only 78% of English Learners
are graduating compared to the overall 94%
graduation rate for Helix

Source: California Department of Ed

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UC/CSU Readiness
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UC/CSU A-G
Completion Rates

Comparison with
Grossmont Union
High School District
(GUHSD) and
California (CA) across
time

Over the past 3 years, A-G completion rates have stayed high
at Helix, making students at Helix perform well above peers
in the district and in California.

Source: Data Quest

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UC/CSU A-G
Completion Rates by
Ethnicity

A comparative look
over time at Helix

While most ethnic groups show consistency

or increase in A-G Completion, Asian students
have recently shown a decrease.

Source: Data Quest

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UC/CSU A-G
Completion Rates by
Special Populations

2017-18

Compared to the district, Helix is doing a great job at serving

their special populations.

Source: Data Quest

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57% of FAFSA
applicants were
awarded free aid,
reflecting the percent
of low-income
Low SES Students / students at Helix
FAFSA Completion

Free and Reduced-Priced Meals

Helix serves an
average of 60% low
SES youth.

Source: California Dashboard

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has been no clear trend in college
enrollment. The highest enrollment was
77% in for class of 2014 and class of 2016.

College-Going Rates

A comparative look
over time at Helix

Percentage of Students

School Year
For the class of 2017, about 40%
of graduates enrolled in a 4-year
institution and 35% of graduates
Source: National Clearinghouse enrolled in 2-year institution.
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SBAC Data
Smarter Balanced
Assessment Consortium
SBAC Math Scores

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SBAC Math Scores

Comparison with
Steele Canyon High
School and
Grossmont Union
High School District
(GUHSD) across time

Over the past 3 years, scores at Helix have had an increase

from 39% to 73%, making students at Helix perform well
above peers at their sister school and the district.

Source: CAASPP
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SBAC Math Scores for

2017-18 by Ethnicity

Comparison with
Steele Canyon High
School and GUHSD

Students of every ethnic background excel

over their respective peer groups at Steele
Canyon and throughout Grossmont Union.

Source: CAASPP
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SBAC Math Scores by

Ethnicity

A comparative look
over time at Helix

Over the past three years, SBAC Math

scores have improved nearly every
year across all ethnic groups.

Source: CAASPP
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SBAC Math Scores for

2017-18 by Special
Populations

Comparison with
Steele Canyon High
School and GUHSD

Students from our special populations excel

over their respective peer groups at Steele
Canyon and throughout Grossmont Union.

Source: CAASPP
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SBAC Math Scores by

Special Populations

A comparative look
over time at Helix

Among special
populations, SBAC
math scores continue
to increase!
Source: CAASPP
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SBAC ELA Scores

Comparison with
Steele Canyon High
School and GUHSD
across time

Over the past 3 years, scores at Helix have had an increase

from 58% to 83%, making students at Helix perform well
above peers at their sister school and the district.

Source: CAASPP
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SBAC ELA Scores by

Ethnicity

Comparison with
Steele Canyon High
School and GUHSD for
2017-18

Students of every ethnic background excel

over their respective peer groups at Steele
Canyon and throughout Grossmont Union.

Source: CAASPP
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SBAC ELA Scores by

Ethnicity

A comparative look
over time at Helix

Over the past three years, SBAC ELA

scores have improved nearly every
year across all ethnic groups.

Source: CAASPP
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SBAC ELA Scores by

Special Populations

Comparison with
Steele Canyon High
School and GUHSD for
2017-18

Students from our special populations excel

over their respective peer groups at Steele
Canyon and throughout Grossmont Union.

Source: CAASPP
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SBAC ELA Scores by

Special Populations

A comparative look
over time at Helix

Among special
populations, SBAC
ELA scores continue
to increase!
Source: CAASPP
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Areas of Strength
Enrollment in Advanced
Math and Science Courses
by Gender
The data shows an equal
enrollment of female and male
students in advanced classes. A
huge step towards gender equality
and access to higher education.
College Readiness as
Reflected by High SBAC
Scores
Scores continue to increase among
special populations, and are
competitive in comparison with
their respective peer group at
Steele Canyon High School.
Graduation and A-G
Completion Rates
Have been increasing for the
majority of students of color, and
are above the district and state
levels. Effectively closing the gap
in preparing students for their
next stage in life.
High rates of FAFSA Completion
Helix is among the top percent of
schools with over 90% of seniors
submitting a complete application.
Additionally, socioeconomically
disadvantaged youth are benefiting
from state aid in college.
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Areas of Need & Recommendations
Diversify Staff
Considering modifying hiring
practices that work towards a
school staff that more accurately
reflects the students at the
school
Diversify AP Course and
Advanced Math and
Science Course Enrollment
Identify practices that may be
preventing enrollment in
Advanced Placement, advanced
math and science courses from a
diversity of ethnicities
Improve Graduation Rates for
Special Population Students
Identify barriers and focus on
practices to better support students
from special populations to graduate
and be college ready
Improve Female and
Minority Performance on
AP Tests
Identify possible barriers and
focus on practices to support
these students in preparation for
AP tests
 Thanks!
Any questions?
Created by Natalie Kutches, Melanie Lim, Juan Ugarte, & Jonathan
Villafuerte

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