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Tustin High School School Profile 2015-2016 Tustin High School stands as a pillar of tradition and excellence in education in the city of Tustin and in Orange County, and is one of three comprehensive 9-12 high schools in the Tustin Unified School District. Tustin High School is in its ninety-fifth year of service to the Tustin community. Tustin High School is a California Top Ranked Public School, a former California Distinguished School and a 2015 California Gold Ribbon School. In 2012, THS successfully completed accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Tustin High was awarded the maximum accreditation term of six years. Educational practices at Tustin High School can be characterized by the following statements:
Curriculum, instruction, and materials are aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Students are a part of a one-to-one laptop program. Professional development and in-service training is focused on standards and assessment of student performance. Specialized programs include 16 AP courses, Model United Nations, STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) comprehensive athletic program, activity program, dance, ASB, clubs, fine arts, and student service programs. State and local assessments are used to inform teachers and target instruction for those students in need of support. Services provided for students to meet standards include: instructional aide support, supplementary materials and equipment, bilingual/at-risk parent liaison, and additional specialized tutorials. Community partners include: THE Foundation, Kiwanis Club, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin, Tustin Police Department, THS PTO, Tustin Public Schools Foundation, Assistance League of Tustin, Tustin Area Women’s Club, Rotary Club of Tustin.
Each year we endeavor to fulfill the tenets of our mission that challenge our school community to ensure …“student proficiency in the academic content standards required for graduation and entrance into post-secondary learning. Our faculty, staff, parents, students and the community will be dedicated partners in promoting scholarship and excellence for the success of all learners.” At Tustin High School, we are committed to ongoing school improvement. We continually seek help from our entire school community: students, staff, parents, local business, alumni and community members. Model United Nations is a hallmark program at Tustin High School. Beginning as a campus club with only twenty students, Model United Nations is now embedded in the History Social Science Department as a UC Approved Elective course, and has over 200 students participating in the program. Model United Nations students compete at conferences around the world. Tustin High students are frequently awarded gavels, the conferences’ highest award, and outstanding delegation awards. Fifty-one percent (1,166 students) of THS students are enrolled in at least one honors class and sixteen percent (368 students) of all students are enrolled in at least one of our 16 Advanced Placement (AP) classes. We currently offer AP courses, on a weighted 4.0 scale, in: Government & Politics, Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Micro- Economics, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Physics 1, Psychology, Spanish Language & Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, World History, and United States History. An additional one grade point is added for Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Tustin High School Administration and Counseling Staff Christine Matos, Principal Counselors Michele Boudreaux, Assistant Principal – Facilities & Athletics Amy Bledsoe, Ashley Hagstrom, Judy Park, Tim Grave, Assistant Principal – Student Services Corinne Pysher, & Erin Swanson Dr. CK Green, Assistant Principal – Curriculum & Instruction
15-16 Students
Total Enrollment........................................................................2292 Class of 2016.................................................................................487 Class of 2017..................................................................................527 Class of 2018.................................................................................634 Class of 2019.................................................................................644
15-16 Student Demographics 76% Hispanic or Latino 11% White 4% Asian 3% African American
2% Filipino 1% Pacific Islander 1% Asian Indian
15-16 Faculty
Total Full and Part-time..............................................86 Percent Holding Advanced Degrees.........................67%
15-16 Parent Education Levels 29% Not HS Graduate 26% HS Graduate 19% Some College
13% College Grad 6% Grad School 8% Declined to State
Tustin High School * 1171 El Camino Real * Tustin, CA 92780 * (714) 730-7414 * Facsimile: (714) 730-7568 * CEEB/ACT 053570
2015-2016 Graduation Requirements
English....................8 semesters Social Science.......7 semesters Mathematics.........4 semesters ~Geometry Required
Science.................................... 6 semesters Physical Education.................4 semesters Applied Arts..........................1 semester ~Technology Proficiency Required
World Lang/VPA...............................2 semesters World LangAppArts/VPA…………….2 semesters Electives..............................................12 semesters
Advanced Placement scores 2014-15 Subject Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Economics-Micro English Lang/Comp English Lit/Comp Environmental Science Government-Comparative Government-US Physics 1 Physics C Psychology Spanish Language Statistics Studio Art US History World History Total
Total Tests Taken 13 39 104 5 39 73 62 33 7 39 40 8 18 54 29 17 39 47 666
Future Plans*
Percent 15% 38% 29% 40% 46% 52% 77% 9% 14% 36% 23% 75% 22% 100% 52% 94% 72% 57% 50%
Grad Year
4 Year School
2 Year School
Other
2015 32.7% 58.8% 8.5% 2014 30.0% 57.0% 13.0% 2013 26.2% 58.4% 15.4% 2012 24.1% 61.8% 14.1% 2011 20.0% 68.0% 12.0% 2010 21.0% 68.6% 10.3% 2009 25.0% 64.2% 10.8% *Data based on Future Plans Survey completed by graduating class.
SAT Report (Average Scores) Grad Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Number Tested 411 220 183 183 128 141
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
459 469 471 481 481 482
457 485 482 493 490 484
453 469 474 482 482 481
Number of Percent of Scores > 1500 Scores > = 1500 124 30.17 82 37.30 63 34.4 70 38.3 40.6 52 41.10 58
ACT College Readiness Report (Average Scores) Grad Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Number Tested 29 48 29 31 41 50
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English 24.0 24.2 23.2 24.8 20.2 21.2
Mathematics 24.0 24.9 22.9 25.1 22.1 21.0
Reading
Science
24.0 25.8 23.4 25.6 21.7 21.3
22.0 24.3 21.6 23.7 21.2 20.7
College Matriculation
Number of Scores > 21 24.0 38.0 20.0 21.0 25.0 24.0
Percent of Scores > = 21 82.76 79.17 68.97 67.74 60.98 48.00
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