School Comparisons

I decided to look around at other schools to see what they do. If we are going to choose a model to go with, doesn't it make sense to look at schools that are above the minimum 800 API score? Elk Grove is a good district, but are they great ? I started with US News and World Reports review of schools, and then filled it in with local schools. This list doesn't take into account demographics, income levels, or anything remotely scientific, but I found it very interesting.

School, Schedule Type, API

1. Woodland High- Woodland, Standard Six Period Day, 659
2. Esparto High- Esparto Standard Seven Period Day, 672
3. Pioneer High- Woodland Standard Six Period Day 687
4. Monterey Trail- Elk Grove Modified 4x4 Block 692
5. Dixon High – Dixon Modified 6 period A/B Schedule 708
6. Laguna Creek High School- Elk Grove 4x4 Block – Alternating 9 week sessions 711
7. Sheldon High- Elk Grove 4x4 Block- Alternating 9 week sessions 737
8. Elk Grove High – Elk Grove Seven Period Day- Standard Schedule 754
9. Placer High- Auburn Rotating Block-Six Period Schedule 760
10. Franklin High School- Elk Grove 4x4 Block 782
11. Segerstrom High- Santa Ana Seven Period Day- Standard Schedule 797
12. Pioneer High- San Jose Seven Period Day- Standard Schedule 801
13. Bear River High- Alternating A/B Schedule 812
14. Buchanan High-Clovis Seven Period Day-Standard Schedule 816
15. Ponderosa High- Shingle Springs Alternating A/B Schedule 831
16. Folsom High- Folsom Alternating A/B Schedule 832
17. Rocklin High- Rocklin Alternating A/B Schedule 832
18. Oak Ridge High- El Dorado Hills Alternating A/B Schedule 842
19. Granite Bay High- Granite Bay 4x4 Block – 4 classes a semester 844
    (AP English/History classes blocked together for 1 year class,
20. Davis High- Davis Alternating A/B Schedule 854
21. Tamalpais Union High- Mill Valley Alternating A/B Schedule 857
22. Saratoga High Alternating A/B Schedule 911
23. Lynnbrook High – San Jose Alternating A/B Block 912
24. Monta Vista High- Fremont Alternating A./B Block 916
25. Mission High- San Jose Seven Period Day- Standard Schedule 932