Placer Union High School District
- 13000 NEW AIRPOROUTE RD
- AUBURN, CA 95604
- (530) 886-4400
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,609 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 22.5 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,524 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 201 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 66.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 87.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 21.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2008 | 14.0% | 36.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 13.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 26.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 30.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 23.0% | 23.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 19.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 68.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 4.0% | 9.0% | |
| 2008 | 16.0% | 7.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 11.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 7.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 11.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 10.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 32.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 51.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 11.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 7.0% | 7.0% | |
| 2008 | 10.0% | 6.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2009 | 18.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 19.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 9.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 13.0% | 10.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 20.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 26.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 21.0% | 13.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 11.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,524 | 22.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | - |
| 1st Grade Students | - |
| 2nd Grade Students | - |
| 3rd Grade Students | - |
| 4th Grade Students | - |
| 5th Grade Students | - |
| 6th Grade Students | - |
| 7th Grade Students | - |
| 8th Grade Students | - |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,114 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,093 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,170 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,127 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 47 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 73 |
| Hispanic | 495 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 22 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,650 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,308 |
| Female | 2,197 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 201 | 22.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | - | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 201 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 25 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 12 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 12 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 0.6 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 140 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 15 |
| School Administrators | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 25 |
| Student Support Services | 5 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 80 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $48,955,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $31,672,000 | 64.7% |
| Property Tax | $24,883,000 | 50.8% |
| Other School Systems | $1,640,000 | 3.4% |
| Cities and Counties | $39,000 | 0.08% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $340,000 | 0.7% |
| School Lunch | $668,000 | 1.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $131,000 | 0.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $821,000 | 1.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,150,000 | 6.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,411,000 | 31.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,856,000 | 16.0% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $347,000 | 0.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $82,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $200,000 | 0.4% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $42,000 | 0.09% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $39,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch Programs | $33,000 | 0.07% |
| Other Programs | $5,733,000 | 11.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,079,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,872,000 | 3.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $235,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $742,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $142,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $12,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $69,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $323,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Other | $289,000 | 0.6% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $52,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $39,497,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $22,563,000 | 57.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $15,571,000 | 39.4% |
| Student Support | $2,436,000 | 5.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,314,000 | 2.7% |
| General Administration Support | $385,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $3,785,000 | 7.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,339,000 | 10.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $98,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Support Services | $2,214,000 | 4.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,363,000 | 3.5% |
| Food Services | $1,363,000 | 2.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | 998 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 87 | 2.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Placer Union High School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 4,524
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 201
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| CHANA HIGH (CONTINUATION) SCHOOL | ||||
3775 Richardson Dr
Auburn, CA Public | 9-12 | 178 | 11.9 |  Review This School |
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| COLFAX HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
24995 Ben Taylor Rd
Colfax, CA Public | 9-12 | 864 | 23.8 | Review This School |
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| DEL ORO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3301 Taylor Rd
Loomis, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,677 | 25.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FORESTHILL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
23319 Foresthill Rd
Foresthill, CA Public | 9-12 | 263 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| MAIDU HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3775 Richardson Dr
Auburn, CA Public | 9-12 | 159 | 30.6 | Review This School |
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| PLACER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
275 Orange St
Auburn, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,364 | 25.1 | Review This School |
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