School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2008-09

Insight School of California - North Bay School

Address:  8733 Lakewood Dr., Suite B, Windsor, CA 95492  Phone:  707-837-8789 
Principal:  Linda   Rosson  Grade Span:  9 - 12 

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2008-09 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2007-08 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office. 

About This School 

Insight School of California - North Bay (ISCA-NB) is charter a virtual independent study school with approximately 202 students. The students are of all races, income level, and ability levels. Students reside in Contra Costa, Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Napa, and Solano counties. We provide every student with a laptop computer and a multi-functioning printer. All students are assigned a Supervising Teacher who oversees the student’s academic progress. The school is accredited by The Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Student Enrollment 

Group  Percent 
African American  17.33 % 
American Indian or Alaska Native  2.48 % 
Asian  4.46 % 
Filipino  1.49 % 
Hispanic or Latino  10.40 % 
Pacific Islander  0.50 % 
White (not Hispanic)  54.95 % 
Multiple or No Response  8.42 % 
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  % 
English Learners  3.00 % 
Students with Disabilities  % 
Total Number of Students  202 

Teachers 

Indicator  Teachers 
Teachers with full credential  32
Teachers without full credential  0 
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 
Total Teacher Misassignments  

Student Performance 

Subject  Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 
English-Language Arts  61% 
Mathematics  9% 
Science  20% 
History-Social Science  32% 

Academic Progress 

Indicator  Result 
2009 Growth API Score (from 2009 Growth API Report)  N/A  
Statewide Rank (from 2008 Base API Report)  N/A 
2009-10 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)  Not T1 

School Facilities 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 

This area is not applicable to Insight School of California - North Bay because it is an online high school.

Repairs Needed 

This area is not applicable to Insight School of California - North Bay because it is an online high school.

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 

This area is not applicable to Insight School of California - North Bay because it is an online high school.  

Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Core Curriculum Areas  Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials 
Reading/Language Arts  0%
Mathematics  0%
Science  0%
History-Social Science  0%
Foreign Language  0%
Health  0%
Visual and Performing Arts  0%
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)  0%

School Finances 

Level  Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 
School Site  $7,645
District  $ LEA Provided
State   $5,512

School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available on the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

I. Data and Access 

DataQuest 

DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners). 

Internet Access 

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.  

II. About This School 

Contact Information (School Year 2009-10) 

This section provides the schools contact information. 

School  District 
School Name  Insight School of California - North Bay   District Name  Windsor Unified  
Street  8733 Lakewood Dr., Suite B, Windsor, CA 95492  Phone Number  707-837-7701 
City, State, Zip  Windsor  , CA  95492   Web Site  www.wusd.org 
Phone Number  707-837-8789  Superintendent  Steve  Herrington 
Principal  Linda   Rosson  E-mail Address  sherrington@wusd.org 
E-mail Address  insightschools@insightca.net CDS Code 49- 75358- 0117986 

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09) 

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09) 

Insight School of California - North Bay will operate as a full-time, online public high school that will serve high school students who have needs that may not be easily met in a traditional school or classroom setting. We will provide a personalized, flexible, innovative, student-led, instructor-facilitated and supervised learning program, where students can study at their own pace, on their own schedule—with instruction, supervision, and support from a team of highly-qualified California-certified instructors. We will also provide a broad selection of online courses aligned against California State standards, while providing each student with a school laptop computer and printer, and also providing a monthly internet stipend.

Every student deserves an opportunity to excel—an honest and real chance to reach their potential. At Insight School of California - North Bay, our mission is to help high school age students fulfill their individual potential. Insight School of California - North Bay’s online learning instructional model will leverage research-based 21st Century learning skills in order to create self-motivated, competent, life-long learners who participate effectively in society. We will provide an excellent educational alternative for the thousands of high school age students within the counties we serve who, for a variety of reasons, do not attend high school, or may benefit from a non-traditional setting.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09) 

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09) 

The Principal, Linda Rosson, served as the Parent Volunteer Coordinator. She can be reached at 661-802-0919. Insight School of California - North Bay welcomes parents assistance and presence in our virtual campus.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school. 

Grade Level  Number of Students 
Kindergarten  0 
Grade 1  0 
Grade 2  0 
Grade 3  0 
Grade 4  0 
Grade 5  0 
Grade 6  0 
Grade 7  0 
Grade 8  0 
Ungraded Elementary  0 
Grade 9  102 
Grade 10  51 
Grade 11  44 
Grade 12  5 
Ungraded Secondary  0 
Total Enrollment  202 

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group. 

Group  Percent of Total Enrollment 
African American  17.33 % 
American Indian or Alaska Native  2.48 % 
Asian  4.46 % 
Filipino  1.49 % 
Hispanic or Latino  10.40 % 
Pacific Islander  0.50 % 
White (not Hispanic)  54.95 % 
Multiple or No Response  8.42 % 
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  % 
English Learners  3.00 % 
Students with Disabilities  % 

III. School Climate 

School Safety Plan (School Year 2008-09) 

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan. 

Insight School of California - North Bay has done due diligence to protect our students’ personal information and to guard against cyber predators by installing anti-virus software and security settings on each student’s school computer. Students are responsible for installing updates and patches for antivirus software. Students are instructed along with their parents not to change the security settings of their computers. Students must sign an Acceptable Use Agreement governing their use of the hardware they loaned, the internet and email.

All teachers are trained to recognize cyber bullying and there are protocols and procedures throughout the school to instantly interrupt such behavior and deter further incidences from reoccurring. All social networking sites within the school are monitored by school employees. Any inappropriate postings are referred to the Administration for further review and potential discipline including up to expulsion. Insight School of California - North Bay is diligent in providing a safe and secure location for our staff and students.

Suspensions and Expulsions 

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period. 

Rate  School  District 
2006-07  2007-08  2008-09  2006-07  2007-08  2008-09 
Suspensions   N/A  N/A    0  5.5   5.9   6.7  
Expulsions   N/A  N/A    0  0.3   0.4   0.1  

IV. School Facilities 

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2009-10) 

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements. 

This area is not applicable to Insight School of California - North Bay because it is an online high school.

V. Teachers 

Teacher Credentials 

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found on the CDE DataQuest Web page. 

Teachers  School  District 
2006-07  2007-08  2008-09  2008-09 
With Full Credential   N/A  N/A 32  264 
Without Full Credential   N/A N/A  0  9 
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence  N/A N/A 0 N/A 

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions 

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 

Indicator  2007-08  2008-09  2009-10 
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners   N/A 0 0
Total Teacher Misassignments   N/A 0 0
Vacant Teacher Positions  N/A 0 0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers in the school, in all schools in the district, in high-poverty schools in the district, and in low-poverty schools in the district. High poverty schools are defined as those schools with student participation of approximately 75 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low poverty schools are those with student participation of approximately 25 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found on the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page. 

Location of Classes  Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 
Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers  Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 
This School   100  0 
All Schools in District   99.4  0.6 
High-Poverty Schools in District     
Low-Poverty Schools in District  99.8  0.2 

VI. Support Staff 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 

Title  Number of FTE Assigned to School  Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor 
Academic Counselor  0.5  202 
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)    N/A 
Psychologist    N/A 
Social Worker    N/A 
Nurse    N/A 
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist    N/A 
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)    N/A 
Other     

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2009-10) 

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. 

Core Curriculum Area  Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials  Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials 
Reading/Language Arts  Standards-aligned curriculum is used in all core classes. 0
Mathematics  0
Science  0
History-Social Science  0
Foreign Language  0
Health  0
Visual and Performing Arts  0
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)  0

VIII. School Finances 

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2007-08)  

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures can be found on the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page. 

Level  Total Expenditures Per Pupil  Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental / Restricted)  Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic / Unrestricted)  Average Teacher Salary 
School Site  $7,974 $1,324 $7,645 $42,436
District  N/A  N/A  LEA Provided $58,962 
Percent Difference – School Site and District  N/A  N/A  LEA Provided 72%
State  N/A  N/A  $5,512  $64,246 
Percent Difference – School Site and State  N/A  N/A  139% 66%

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2008-09) 

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources. 

Insight School of California - North Bay uses Revolution for remediation/preparation for the California High School Exit Examination.

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

This table displays district salaries for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size based on the salary schedule. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page.

Category District Amount State Average For Districts In Same Category
Beginning Teacher Salary $41,740 $40,917 
Mid-Range Teacher Salary $58,715  $64,688 
Highest Teacher Salary $73,489  $82,849 
Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $91,604  $102,130 
Average Principal Salary (Middle) $98,061  $108,050 
Average Principal Salary (High) $104,208  $117,805 
Superintendent Salary $151,942  $176,845 
Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 40.60 %  40.30 % 
Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 4.50 %  5.90 % 

IX. Student Performance 

Standardized Testing and Reporting Program  

The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists of several key components, including the California Standards Tests (CSTs); the California Modified Assessment (CMA), and the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). The CSTs show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades two through eleven; science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and ten through eleven. The CAPA includes ELA, mathematics, and science in grades two through eleven, and for science for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities whose disabilities prevent them from taking either the CSTs with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations. The CMA includes ELA and mathematics for grades three through eight and science in grade five and is an alternate assessment that is based on modifiedachievement standards. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude them from achieving grade-level proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the CDE Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web site. Program information regarding the STAR Program can be found in the Explaining 2008 STAR Program Summary Results to the Public guide. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student. 

Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards). 

Subject  School  District  State 
2006-07  2007-08  2008-09  2006-07  2007-08  2008-09  2006-07  2007-08  2008-09 
English-Language Arts      61      53      50 
Mathematics      9      45      46 
Science      20      53      50 
History-Social Science      32      37      41 
Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period. 

Group  Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced 
English-Language Arts  Mathematics  Science  History-Social Science 
African American  48  0  *  35 
American Indian or Alaska Native  *  *  *  * 
Asian         
Filipino  *  *  *  * 
Hispanic or Latino  *  *  *  * 
Pacific Islander  *  *     
White (not Hispanic)  65  10  19  31 
Male  61  12  29  39 
Female  61  6  15  28 
Economically Disadvantaged  43  8  *  * 
English Learners  *  *  *  * 
Students with Disabilities         
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services         

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

California High School Exit Examination Results

The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is primarily used as a graduation requirement. However, the grade ten results of this exam are also used to establish the percentages of students at three proficiency levels (not proficient, proficient, or advanced) in ELA and mathematics in order to compute Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) designations as required by the federal NCLB Act of 2001. Detailed information regarding CAHSEE results can be found at the CDE California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Web site. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

California High School Exit Examination Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level in ELA and mathematics.

Subject   School   District   State  
2006-07   2007-08  2008-09  2006-07   2007-08  2008-09  2006-07   2007-08  2008-09 
English-Language Arts      60.0      57.9      52.0 
Mathematics       33.3      58.1      53.3 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

California High School Exit Examination Results by Performance Level for Student Groups – Most Recent Year

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at each performance level in English language-arts and mathematics for the most recent testing period. 
Group   English   Mathematics  
Not Proficient   Proficient   Advanced   Not Proficient   Proficient   Advanced  
All Students   40.0  33.3  26.7  68.8  31.2  0.0 
Male  *  *  *  *  *  * 
Female  *  *  *  *  *  * 
African American  *  *  *  *  *  * 
American Indian or Alaska Native  *  *  *  *  *  * 
Asian  *  *  *  *  *  * 
Filipino  *  *  *  *  *  * 
Hispanic or Latino  *  *  *  *  *  * 
Pacific Islander  *  *  *  *  *  * 
White (not Hispanic)  *  *  *  63.6  36.4  0.0 
English Learners  *  *  *  *  *  * 
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged   *  *  *  *  *  * 
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services  *  *  *  *  *  * 
Students with Disabilities  *  *  *  *  *  * 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

X. Accountability 

Academic Performance Index 

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found on the CDE Academic Performance Index (API) Web page. 

Academic Performance Index Ranks – Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from one to ten. A statewide rank of one means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of ten means that the school has an API score in the highest ten percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of one means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing ten schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of ten means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. 

API Rank  2006  2007  2008 
Statewide  N/A  N/A  N/A 
Similar Schools   N/A  N/A  N/A
"N/A" means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.
"B" means this is either an LEA or an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school. Schools participating in the ASAM do not currently receive growth, target information, or statewide or similar schools rankings on this report in recognition of their markedly different educational missions and populations served. ASAM schools are covered under the Alternative Accountability system as required by Education Code Section 52052 and not the API accountability system. However, API information is needed to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law. Growth, target and rank information are not applicable to LEAs.
"C" means this is a special education school. Statewide and similar schools ranks are not applicable to special education schools.
" * " means this API is calculated for a small school or a small LEA, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid STAR Program test scores included in the API. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted. Similar schools ranks are not calculated for small schools.

Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays, by student group, the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant. 

Group  Actual API Change  Growth API Score 
2006-07  2007-08  2008-09  2009 
All Students at the School  N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A (No 2008 Base API)  
African American  N/A   N/A   N/A    
American Indian or Alaska Native  N/A   N/A   N/A    
Asian  N/A   N/A   N/A    
Filipino  N/A   N/A   N/A    
Hispanic or Latino  N/A   N/A   N/A    
Pacific Islander  N/A   N/A   N/A    
White (not Hispanic)  N/A   N/A   N/A    
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  N/A   N/A   N/A    
English Learners  N/A   N/A   N/A    
Students with Disabilities  N/A   N/A   N/A    
"N/A" means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.
"*" means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program test scores included in the API. The API is asterisked if the school was small either in 2008 or 2009. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted.

Adequate Yearly Progress 

The federal NCLB Act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: 

  • Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics
  • Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics
  • API as an additional indicator
  • Graduation rate (for secondary schools)

Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found on the CDE Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Web page. 

Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school and the district met each of the AYP criteria.  

AYP Criteria  School  District 
Overall  No   No  
Participation Rate - English-Language Arts  No   Yes  
Participation Rate - Mathematics  No   Yes  
Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts  Yes   Yes  
Percent Proficient - Mathematics  Yes   No  
API  No   Yes  
Graduation Rate  N/A   Yes  
"Yes" Met 2009 AYP Criteria
"No" Did not Meet 2009 AYP Criteria

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2009-10)

Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (ELA or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Detailed information about PI identification can be found on the CDE Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Web page. 

Indicator  School  District 
Program Improvement Status  Not T1  Not In PI  
First Year of Program Improvement  Not T1   
Year in Program Improvement  Not T1   
Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement  N/A  1 
Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement  N/A  11.1 

XI. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation 

Admission Requirements for California Public Universities

University of California

Admission requirements for the University of California (UC) follow guidelines set forth in the Master Plan, which requires that the top one-eighth of the state's high school graduates, as well as those transfer students who have successfully completed specified college work, be eligible for admission to the UC. These requirements are designed to ensure that all eligible students are adequately prepared for University-level work. For general admissions requirements please visit the General Admissions Information Web page (Outside Source).

California State University

Admission requirements for the California State University (CSU) use three factors to determine eligibility. They are specific high school courses; grades in specified courses and test scores; and graduation from high school. Some campuses have higher standards for particular majors or students who live outside the local campus area. Because of the number of students who apply, a few campuses have higher standards (supplementary admission criteria) for all applicants. Most CSU campuses utilize local admission guarantee policies for students who graduate or transfer from high schools and colleges that are historically served by a CSU campus in that region. For general admissions requirements please visit the Undergraduate Admission & Requirements Web page (Outside Source).

Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate

This table displays the school’s one-year dropout and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period for which data are available. For comparison purposes, data are also provided at the district and state levels. Detailed information about dropout rates and graduation rates can be found on the CDE DataQuest Web page. 

Indicator  School  District  State 
2005-06  2006-07  2007-08  2005-06  2006-07  2007-08  2005-06  2006-07  2007-08 
Dropout Rate (1-year)      N/A  1.9  6.3  2.8  3.5  4.4  3.9 
Graduation Rate      N/A   88.3   80.8   83.6   83.4  80.6  80.2 

Completion of High School Graduation Requirements 

Students in California public schools must pass both the ELA and mathematics portions of the CAHSEE to receive a high school diploma. For students who began the 2008-09 school year in grade twelve this table displays by student group the percent who met all state and local graduation requirements for grade twelve completion. 

Group  Graduating Class of 2009 
School  District  State 
All Students  N/A LEA Provided N/A
African American  N/A LEA Provided N/A
American Indian or Alaska Native  N/A LEA Provided N/A
Asian  N/A LEA Provided N/A
Filipino  N/A LEA Provided N/A
Hispanic or Latino  N/A LEA Provided N/A
Pacific Islander  N/A LEA Provided N/A
White (not Hispanic)  N/A LEA Provided N/A
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  N/A LEA Provided N/A
English Learners  N/A LEA Provided N/A
Students with Disabilities  N/A LEA Provided N/A

Career Technical Education Programs (School Year 2008-09) 

This section provides information about the degree to which pupils are prepared to enter the workforce, including a list of career technical education (CTE) programs offered at the school. 

Insight School of California - North Bay offers within the school curriculum a  number of Occupational/Technical Education classes. We offer the following courses: Computer Fundamentals 1, Digital Image Design, Web Design, Flash Animation, Digital Video Edition & Production, C++ Programming 1, Game Design1, Game Design 2, 3-D Game Design and AP Computer Science.

Courses for University of California and/or California State University Admission (School Year 2007-08) 

This table displays, for the most recent year, two measures related to the school’s courses that are required for University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) admission. Detailed information about student enrollment in, and completion, of courses required for UC/CSU admission can be found on the CDE DataQuest Web page. 

UC/CSU Course Measure  Percent 
Students Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission  N/A 
Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission  N/A 

XII. Instructional Planning and Scheduling  

Professional Development 

This section provides information on the annual number of school days dedicated to staff development for the most recent three-year period.  

To date there was one day of staff development that was held in a Face-To-Face setting. In addition, every new faculty member was required to attend forty hours of training prior to the first day of each semester.  Returning faculty members were required to attend twenty hours of training.  Sustained professional development is offered monthly for all faculty members.  The sustained training is called "Tips and Tricks in a Virtual Teaching Environment."

XIII. National Assessment of Educational Progress 

National Assessment of Educational Progress 

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a nationally representative assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. Assessments are conducted periodically in mathematics, reading, science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography, and U.S. history. Student scores for reading and mathematics are reported as performance levels (i.e., basic, proficient, and advanced) and the participation of students with disabilities and English language learners is reported based on three levels (identified, excluded, and assessed). Detailed information regarding the NAEP results for each grade, performance level, and participation rate can be found on the National Assessment of Educational Progress Web page (Outside Source). 

Note: Only a sample group of California's schools and districts participate in the NAEP testing cycle. Therefore, students in any particular school or district may not be included in these results. The NAEP reflects state test results and is not reflective of either the LEA or the individual school. Comparisons of student performance on the NAEP and student performance on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program assessments cannot be made without an understanding of the key differences between the two assessment programs. For example, the NAEP only assesses grades four, eight and twelve and for long-term trends assesses grades nine, thirteen, and seventeen. Additionally, the NAEP only provides state test results for grades four and eight. The California Standards Tests (CSTs) are based on a different set of standards than the NAEP assessments. For example, the NAEP is not aligned with California academic content and achievement standards and, therefore, does not necessarily reflect the curriculum and instruction to which students are exposed in the classroom. The NAEP assesses reading and writing separately, while the CSTs assess English-language arts (ELA), encompassing reading as well as writing conventions, spelling, and grammar. Scores on the CSTs and other assessments are not directly comparable to those on NAEP. The averages and percentages presented are estimates based on samples of students rather than on entire populations. Finally, the questions students respond to are only a sample of the knowledge and skills covered by the NAEP frameworks. Information on the differences between NAEP and CST can be found on the CDE National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Web page. 

National Assessment of Educational Progress Reading and Mathematics Results by Grade Level – Aggregated 

This table displays the scale scores and achievement levels on the National Assessment of Educational Progress Results for reading (2007) and mathematics (2009) for grades four and eight 

Subject and Grade Level  Average Scale Score  State Percent at Achievement Level 
State  National  Basic  Proficient  Advanced 
Reading 2007, Grade 4  209  220  30  18  5 
Reading 2007, Grade 8  251  261  41  20  2 
Mathematics 2009, Grade 4  232  239  41  25  5 
Mathematics 2009, Grade 8  270  282  36  18  5 

National Assessment of Educational Progress Reading and Mathematics Results for Students with Disabilities and/or English Language Learners by Grade Level – Aggregated 

This table displays the state and national participation rates on the National Assessment of Educational Progress for reading (2007) and mathematics (2009) for students with disabilities and/or English language learners for grades four and eight. 

Subject and Grade Level  State Participation Rate  National Participation Rate 
Students With Disabilities  English Language Learners  Students With Disabilities  English Language Learners 
Reading 2007, Grade 4  74  93  65  80 
Reading 2007, Grade 8  78  92  66  77 
Mathematics 2009, Grade 4  79  96  84  94 
Mathematics 2009, Grade 8  85  96  78  92