Mt. Tallac Continuation High School School Accountability Report Card Reported Using Data from the 2014-15 School Year Published During 2015-16 By February 1 of each year, every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC. For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/. For additional information about the school, parents/guardians and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ 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., test data, enrollment, high school 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 may 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. About This School Contact Information (Most Recent Year) School Contact Information School Name- Street- Mt. Tallac Continuation High School 1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd. City, State, Zip- South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Phone Number- (530) 543-2267 Principal- E-mail Address- Web Site- Grades Served 9-12 Chad Houck chouck@ltusd.org CDS Code 09-61903-0930040 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 1 of 12
District Contact Information District Name- Lake Tahoe Unified School District Phone Number- (530) 541-2850 Superintendent- Dr. James Tarwater E-mail Address- jtarwater@ltusd.org Web Site- www.ltusd.org School Description and Mission Statement (Most Recent Year) Mt. Tallac Continuation High School, located in the Central Sierra Mountains at Lake Tahoe in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, has an enrollment of approximately 95 students. The primary educational goal of Mt. Tallac is to provide a quality learning experience, which supports job readiness and promotes student self-actualization in education while fostering confidence and independence in the learner. The secondary goal is to prepare Mt. Tallac students for graduation and success in the world of work or higher education. Additionally, Mt. Tallac's tertiary goal is to help students develop social skills, which will enable them to function successfully as a postgraduate. Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2014-15) Grade Level Number of Students Grade 9 6 Grade 10 13 Grade 11 27 Grade 12 41 Total Enrollment 87 Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2014-15) Student Group Percent of Total Enrollment Black or African American 5.7 American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3 Hispanic or Latino 52.9 White 39.1 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 83.9 English Learners 28.7 Students with Disabilities 10.3 Foster Youth 18.4 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 2 of 12
A. Conditions of Learning State Priority: Basic The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Basic State Priority (Priority 1): Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fully credentialed in the subject area and for the pupils they are teaching; Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and School facilities are maintained in good repair. Teacher Credentials Teachers School District 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2015-16 With Full Credential 4 4 6 210 Without Full Credential 0 0 0 0 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 0 0 0 0 Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 0 Total Teacher Misassignments * 0 0 0 Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0 Note: Misassignments refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc. * Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2014-15) Location of Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers This School 100.0 0.0 All Schools in District 100.0 0.0 High-Poverty Schools in District 100.0 0.0 Low-Poverty Schools in District 100.0 0.0 Note: High-poverty schools are defined as those schools with student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low-poverty schools are those with student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2015-16) Year and month in which data were collected: October 2015 The staff at MTHS has a regular procedure for review of textbooks that ensures adequate supply, and current, up-to-date materials of high quality. Currently, the Globe-Fearon Pacemaker series in English, Math, Science, and Social Science are the foundation of the standards-based curriculum. Additionally, the comprehensive high school textbooks listed in the Instructional Materials table are in use. CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT The focus of Mt. Tallac High School has been in the areas of reading, attendance, graduation rate, and work force preparation. LEARNING CLIMATE The staff of Mt. Tallac is committed to the establishment of a positive student-centered learning environment. We engage our students using a positive education model. This model simply suggests that students learn better, and enjoy the process of learning more, when they experience their school environment in a positive way. We believe that students who have a positive attitude about school will develop a positive outlook on life and become citizens who contribute to society in a meaningful way. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 3 of 12
Core Curriculum Area Reading/Language Arts Mathematics Science History-Social Science Textbooks and Instructional Materials/ Year of Adoption Basic English, Globe Fearon, 2000; Pacemaker World Literature, Globe Fearon, 2006; Pacemaker American Literature, Globe Fearon, 2005; Literature and Language Arts, 4th Course, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2003 Pacemaker Algebra 1, Globe Fearon, 2001; Geometry, Globe Fearon, 2003 Concepts and Challenges in Life Science, Globe Fearon; Concepts and Challenges in Physical Science, Globe Fearon Pacemaker Economics, Globe Fearon; Pacemaker American Government, Globe Fearon World Geography and Cultures; Globe Fearon Pacemaker US History, Globe Fearon; Pacemaker World History, Globe Fearon From Most Recent Adoption? Percent of Students Lacking Own Assigned Copy Yes 0 Yes 0 Yes 0 Yes 0 Foreign Language NA 0 Health NA 0 Visual and Performing Arts NA 0 Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) NA 0 School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (Most Recent Year) Over a 20 year time period, the campus has grown to include a central alternative education center, three portable classrooms, a portable classroom to house a federally funded day care center, and another portable classroom to provide a space for outside agencies. The school is well maintained, clean and safe and provides a positive atmosphere for learning to take place. Regular school safety, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills reinforce our safety preparedness procedures that are reviewed with all students and staff. Campus supervision is provided by teachers and classified personnel. School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) System Inspected Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer Interior: Interior Surfaces School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) Year and month in which data were collected: December 2015 Repair Status Good Fair Poor Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation Electrical: Electrical 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 4 of 12
System Inspected Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) Year and month in which data were collected: December 2015 Repair Status Good Fair Poor Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned The restrooms were vandalized during the summer and remain inoperable. Currently students share a restroom with the staff in the administration building. Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences The space outside the classrooms is in need of updating. Overall Facility Rating (Most Recent Year) Year and month in which data were collected: December 2015 Exemplary Good Fair Poor Overall Rating B. Pupil Outcomes State Priority: Pupil Achievement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Pupil Achievement (Priority 4): Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress [CAASPP], Science California s Tests); and The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University, or career technical education sequences or programs of study California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Results for All Students (School Year 2014-15) Subject Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding the State s (grades 3-8 and 11) School District State English Language Arts/Literacy 10 45 44 Mathematics 0 32 33 Note: Percentages are not calculated 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. CAASPP Assessment Results - English Language Arts (ELA) Disaggregated by Student Groups, Grades Three through Eight and Eleven (School Year 2014-15) Student Group Grade Number of Students Enrolled Tested Tested Not Met Percent of Students Nearly Met Met Exceeded All Students 11 30 21 70.0 33 19 10 0 Male 11 30 14 46.7 43 29 14 0 Female 11 30 7 23.3 Black or African American 11 30 0 0.0 American Indian or Alaska Native 11 30 1 3.3 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 5 of 12
Student Group Grade Number of Students Enrolled Tested Tested Not Met Percent of Students Nearly Met Met Exceeded Asian 11 30 0 0.0 Hispanic or Latino 11 30 13 43.3 38 31 8 0 White 11 30 7 23.3 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 11 30 15 50.0 33 27 7 0 Students with Disabilities 11 30 2 6.7 Foster Youth 11 Double dashes () appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. Note: The number of students tested includes students that did not receive a score; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using students with scores. CAASPP Assessment Results - Mathematics Disaggregated by Student Groups, Grades Three through Eight and Eleven (School Year 2014-15) Student Group Grade Number of Students Percent of Students Enrolled Tested Tested All Students 11 30 20 66.7 65 5 0 0 Male 11 30 15 50.0 73 7 0 0 Female 11 30 5 16.7 Black or African American 11 30 0 0.0 Asian 11 30 1 3.3 Hispanic or Latino 11 30 12 40.0 67 8 0 0 White 11 30 7 23.3 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 11 30 16 53.3 75 6 0 0 Students with Disabilities 11 30 3 10.0 Foster Youth 11 Double dashes () appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. Note: The number of students tested includes students that did not receive a score; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using students with scores. California s Tests for All Students in Science (Three-Year Comparison) Subject Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) School District State 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Science (grades 5, 8, and 10) 22 57 53 52 59 60 56 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. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 6 of 12
California s Tests Results by Student Group in Science (School Year 2014-15) Student Group Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced All Students in the LEA 52 All Students at the School 22 Male Female Black or African American Asian Hispanic or Latino White Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners Students with Disabilities 20 Foster Youth 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. Career Technical Education Programs (School Year 2014-15) Career Technical Education Participation (School Year 2014-15) Measure CTE Program Participation Number of pupils participating in CTE 0 % of pupils completing a CTE program and earning a high school diploma 0 % of CTE courses sequenced or articulated between the school and institutions of postsecondary education 0 Courses for University of California and/or California State University Admission UC/CSU Course Measure 2014-15 Students Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 0 2013-14 Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 0 Percent State Priority: Other Pupil Outcomes The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Other Pupil Outcomes State Priority (Priority 8): Pupil outcomes in the subject areas of English, mathematics, and physical education. California High School Exit Examination Results for Grade Ten Students (Three-Year Comparison) Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Subject School District State 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 English-Language Arts 20 7 20 55 48 48 57 56 58 Mathematics 18 13 51 47 51 60 62 59 Note: Percentages are not calculated 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. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 7 of 12
California High School Exit Examination Grade Ten Results by Student Group (School Year 2014-15) Group Percent Not Proficient English-Language Arts Percent Proficient Percent Advanced Percent Not Proficient Mathematics Percent Proficient Percent Advanced All Students in the LEA 52 23 25 49 37 14 All Students at the School 80 20 88 13 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 79 21 87 13 Note: Percentages are not calculated 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. California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2014-15) Grade Percent of Students Meeting Fitness s Level Four of Six s Five of Six s Six of Six s Note: Percentages are not calculated 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. C. Engagement State Priority: Parental Involvement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Parental Involvement State Priority (Priority 3): Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each schoolsite. Opportunities for Parental Involvement (Most Recent Year) Mt. Tallac has an "open door" policy which involves families in all aspects of the students' education. Annually, Mt. Tallac holds an Open House for families and community members to visit and tour the campus. To schedule a visit to Mt. Tallac, please contact the school at (530) 543-2267. State Priority: Pupil Engagement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Pupil Engagement State Priority (Priority 5): High school dropout rates; and High school graduation rates. Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate (Four-Year Cohort Rate) Indicator School District State 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Dropout Rate 8.00 11.80 10.20 8.00 11.80 10.20 13.10 11.40 11.50 Graduation Rate 89.91 84.87 84.03 89.91 84.87 84.03 78.87 80.44 80.95 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 8 of 12
Completion of High School Graduation Requirements (Graduating Class of 2014) Group Graduating Class of 2014 School District State All Students 82.5 89.37 84.6 Black or African American 100 76 American Indian or Alaska Native 125 78.07 Asian 111.11 92.62 Filipino 93.75 96.49 Hispanic or Latino 60 81.03 81.28 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 100 83.58 White 106.67 93.2 89.93 Two or More Races 100 82.8 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 77.78 90.24 61.28 English Learners 35.71 63.27 50.76 Students with Disabilities 77.14 85.12 81.36 Foster Youth State Priority: School Climate The SARC provides the following information relevant to the School Climate State Priority (Priority 6): Pupil suspension rates; Pupil expulsion rates; and Other local measures on the sense of safety. Suspensions and Expulsions Rate School District State 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Suspensions- 13.50 3.95 1.94 6.32 5.33 3.83 5.07 4.36 3.80 Expulsions- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 0.00 0.02 0.13 0.10 0.09 School Safety Plan (Most Recent Year) The Safety Plan for Mt. Tallac High School is incorporated into the South Tahoe High School Safety Plan due to the close proximity to the comprehensive high school. Policies are in place regarding campus safety, fire drill exercises, earthquake preparedness and campus supervision. All efforts to insure building safety, cleanliness and adequacy have been successful. Clearly defined emergency plans have been refined by the district-wide committee and the School Safety Committee. Regular drills take place to better prepare for unforeseen, hazardous events. The comprehensive high school maintains a designated Site Safety Lead. The site maintains a trained Incident Management Team and responds to emergencies according to the Incident Command System as per the National Incident Management System. The Lake Tahoe Unified School District s Emergency Operational Plan is updated regularly using the Bowmac REDI for School Emergencies website and communicates with the public through the Blackboard Connect-Ed phone contact system. The school and district work in partnership with local and state law enforcement and fire agencies in addition to the public and private sectors to ensure a safe and peaceful school. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 9 of 12
D. Other SARC Information The information in this section is required to be in the SARC but is not included in the state priorities for LCFF. Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2014-15) AYP Criteria School District State Made AYP Overall No Yes Yes Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts Yes Yes Yes Met Participation Rate: Mathematics Yes Yes Yes Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics Met Attendance Rate Yes Yes Met Graduation Rate No Yes Yes Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2015-16) Program Improvement Status Indicator School District First Year of Program Improvement 2007-2008 Year in Program Improvement* Year 3 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 5 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 100.0 Note: Cells with values do not require data. Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) Subject Avg. Class Size 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Number of Classrooms Avg. Number of Classrooms Avg. Number of Classrooms Class Class 1-22 23-32 33+ Size 1-22 23-32 33+ Size 1-22 23-32 33+ English- 15 5 1 8 10 14 6 Mathematics 5 20 3 28 9 20 Science- 2 7 10 9 4 13 Social Science 6 18 6 29 1 5 21 Note: Number of classes indicates how many classrooms fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this information is reported by subject area rather than grade level. In PI 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 10 of 12
Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2014-15) Title Number of FTE Assigned to School Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor Academic Counselor- 1 67 Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development) 0 Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 0 Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional) 0 Psychologist- 0 Social Worker- 0 Nurse- 0 Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 0 Resource Specialist- 0 Other- 1.0 Note: Cells with values do not require data. One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. Expenditures per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2013-14) Level Total Expenditures Per Pupil Supplemental/ Restricted Basic/ Unrestricted Average Teacher Salary School Site- $11,106 $2,015 $9,091 $56,036 District- $7,042 $68,166 Percent Difference: School Site and District 29.1-16.8 State- $5,348 $65,267 Percent Difference: School Site and State 54.3 1.4 Note: Cells with values do not require data. Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2014-15) Mt. Tallac High School provides students with close monitoring and wrap around support through a collaboration with several community based organizations to ensure all students receive the support they need to succeed academically, socially, and in life. Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2013-14) Category District Amount State Average for Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $41,407 $40,379 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $63,280 $62,323 Highest Teacher Salary $88,187 $81,127 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $88,827 $99,192 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $133,414 $91,287 Average Principal Salary (High) $114,679 $112,088 Superintendent Salary $169,421 $159,821 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 41% 36% Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 5% 6% For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 11 of 12
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses (School Year 2014-15) Computer Science English- Fine and Performing Arts Foreign Language Mathematics Science- Social Science Subject Number of AP Courses Offered* Percent of Students In AP Courses All courses * Cells with values do not require data. Where there are student course enrollments. Professional Development (Most Recent Three Years) Mt. Tallac instructors participate in both annual district organized staff development, as well as ongoing training, support and technical assistance as needed by participating and collaborating with comprehensive high school. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Mt. Tallac Continuation High School Page 12 of 12