Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06

For HOMESTEAD High School   

 Address: 21370 Homestead Rd., Cupertino CA 95014-0203     Phone Number:  (408) 522-2500   
 Principal:  Graham Clark     Grade Span: 9-12   
       

        Homestead High School is a nationally recognized four-year comprehensive high school with an enrollment of about 2,250 students. Opened in 1962, Homestead is located on the northwest boundary of the City of Cupertino but primarily serves students from the City of Sunnyvale. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) reaccredited the school in 2004. In 2003 Homestead was recognized for excellence by the California Department of Education as a California Distinguished School and has been designated by the state as a high performing school because of its high AYP and API index score. In 2004 Homestead was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.
         Homestead High School's curriculum is extensive. A faculty of 105 well-qualified teachers offers college preparatory courses, vocational training, and general education. A classified staff of 46 supports the educational program. Homestead High School has a variety of special programs to meet the needs of the exceptional student. Open access Advanced Placement courses are offered in Biology, Calculus/Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, U.S. History, Modern Languages, Music and Statistics. Upper division students may enroll concurrently at the local community and four-year colleges, or in advanced interdisciplinary studies. Homestead continues to redesign course and program offerings to meet the needs of its diverse student body. A number of programs promote positive learning for all students, including AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), sheltered and inclusion classes to support the needs of English Language Learners and Special Education students, and an award winning Peer Tutorial program. The school also offers a program called EXCEL to serve the need of students that are trying to pass the Califonria High School Exit Exam and make up credit deficiencies. The school continuously monitors how curriculum, instruction, student support services, staff development, and ongoing assessment and evaluation impact student learning. Homestead introduced a new block schedule in the 2003-2004 school year, including a 30-minute tutorial period four days a week.
        Homestead High School provides an outstanding co-curricular program, including its state and national award winning Future Business Leaders of America club. Students actively lead and participate in clubs and athletic teams, providing students an opportunity to be connected with school.
        Five times yearly Homestead publishes an informational newsletter, the Gazette. This newsletter is mailed to parents in addition to being posted in its entirety on the school website. Current information is sent out weekly via email through the HHS Blast. Parents and students may access information and monitor academic performance through the Internet on A+ Board. Additionally, information on college and career planning is provided on the website as well as through evening programs.


Student Enrollment
 Group  Enrollment 
 Number of Students 2,089    
 African American    2.4 % 
 American Indian or Alaska Native    0.1 % 
 Asian    33.0 % 
 Filipino    2.4 % 
 Hispanic or Latino    11.2 %
 Pacific Islander    0.4 % 
 White (Not Hispanic)    50.4 % 
 Multiple or No Response    0.0 % 
 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged    8.5 % 
 English Learners    11.0 % 
 Students with Disabilities    7.0 % 

Teachers
 Indicators  Teachers 
 Teachers With Full Credential   
78
 Teachers Without Full Credential   
9
 Teachers Teaching Outside   
   Subject Area of Competence
0
 Misassignments of Teachers   
   of English Learners
0
 Total Teacher Misassignments   
0


School Facilities
Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection
        Over the past five years, Homestead High School has undergone a complete modernization of its facility. All classroom areas, the cafeteria, gymnasiums, and auditorium have been renovated, and a new library, swimming pool, and music building addition have been completed. Last year a scoreboard was added in the aquatics center, an impressive mural and acoustics were added to the gymnasium, and a state-of-the-art sound system was installed in the auditorium.

Repairs Needed / Corrective Actions Taken or Planned
Homestead High School facilities are in good repair.
 
Curriculum and Instructional Materials
 Core Curriculum Areas  Pupils Who LackTextbooks and
InstructionalMaterials
 Reading/Language Arts
 The adoption of textbooks and
other supplemental instructional
materials follows state standards.
With few exceptions where class
sets are maintained, all students have a copy of each
adopted textbook.  
 Mathematics
 Science
 History-Social Science
 Foreign Language
 Health
 Science Laboratory Equipment

School Finances
 Level Expenditures Per Pupil
(Unrestricted Sources Only)
 School Site         
$5,086
 District
$5,960
 State 
$4,743


Student Performance

 Subject		  Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests
 English-Language Arts   
68 
 Mathematics   
55 
 Science   
66 
 History-Social Science   
64 

Academic Progress
  Indicator   Result    
 2006 API Growth Score   
   (from 2006 API Growth Report)		  842
 Statewide Rank   
   (from 2005 API Base Report)   		 10
 2006-07 Program Improvement Status    

School Completion
 Indicator    Result 
 Graduation Rate   
97%
Postsecondary Preparation
 Measures  Percent of 
 Graduates 
 Completed a Career Technical 
   Education Program		   
 Completed All Courses Required for University of
   California State University Admission   
 62.5%