School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2006-07 Published During 2007-08


2006-07 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card

Heritage Peak Charter School

Address: 

3600 Madison Ave., #59 , North Highlands   CA  95660  

Phone: 

(866) 992-9033 

Principal: 

Paul  Keefer 

Grade Span: 

K  - 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 2006-07 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2005-06 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

 


The school opened in the fall of 2005 and received Interim Accreditation from Western Association of Schools and Colleges in the spring of 2006.  Self-study is integral to the school, so the staff chose to apply for full accreditation a year earlier rather than the length of the Interim Accreditation (Spring 2008).  By doing this, the school will be eligible to be listed with community, state colleges and universities, making enrollment easier for our graduates.  In the spring of 2007, the Rio Linda School District Board of Education approved our charter until spring 2012.


Student Enrollment 


Group 

Enrollment 

Number of students 

504 

African American 

13.29  %

American Indian or Alaska Native 

2.38  %

Asian 

3.37  %

Filipino 

1.98  %

Hispanic or Latino 

13.89  %

Pacific Islander 

  %

White (not Hispanic) 

59.72  %

Multiple or No Response 

5.36  %

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

65  %

English Learners 

9  %

Students with Disabilities 

8  %



Teachers 


Indicator 

Teachers 

Teachers with full credential 

26 

Teachers without full credential 

1 

Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

0 

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 

N/A 

Total Teacher Misassignments  

1 



School Facilities 

Heritage Peak Charter School leased six classrooms at Vineland Elementary School located in the Rio Linda School District.  The facilities were inspected when Vineland School was inspected



Curriculum and Instructional Materials 


Core Curriculum Areas 

Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructiona Materials 

Reading/Language Arts 

0%

Mathematics 

0%

Science 

0%

History-Social Science 

0%

Foreign Language 

0%

Health 

0%

Science Laboratory Equipment 

0%



School Finances 


Level 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 

School Site 

$5,788

District 

$5,658

State 

 $4,943



Student Performance 


Subject 

Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 

English-Language Arts 

33 %

Mathematics

22 %

Science 

22 %

History-Social Science 

24% 



Academic Progress 


Indicator 

Result 

2007 API Growth Score (from 2007 API Growth Report) 

654  

Statewide Rank (from 2007 API Base Report)  (compared to similar high schools)

2  

2007-08 Program Improvement Status (PI Year) 

No 



School Completion 


Indicator 

Result 

Graduation Rate 

 91%






2006-07 School Accountability Report Card Reported (SARC)


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 at the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.


I. About This School 

Contact Information 

This section provides the schools contact information. 


School 

District 

School Name 

Heritage Peak Charter  

District Name 

Rio Linda Union Elementary  

Street 

3600 Madison Ave., #59  

Phone Number 

(916) 566-1600 

City, State, Zip 

North Highlands  , CA  95660  

Web Site 

www.rlusd.org 

Phone Number 

(866) 992-9033 

Superintendent 

Debra  LaVoi 

Principal 

Paul  Keefer 

E-mail Address 

debbie.lavoi@rlusd.org 

E-mail Address 

info@heritagepeak.org 

CDS Code

34-67405-0108415 



School Description and Mission Statement 

This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. 


Pacific Charter Institute, a non-profit organization of charter school leaders in the Sacramento area, founded Heritage Peak Charter School in February 2005.  Heritage Peak Charter School opened in September of 2005 sponsored by Rio Linda Union School District.  There were no students in July 2005 and over 500 students in grades K-12 by the following June 2006.  Heritage Peak serves all interested students requiring individualized instruction, personalized lessons and state of the art tools and instruments within the independent study pedagogy who reside primarily in the Sacramento, Stockton, Vacaville and Delta communities.  We welcome students from the counties of Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Amador, El Dorado, Contra Costa, Placer, and Yuba-Sutter.  Heritage Peak Charter School serves 556 students grades K-12 with 46% living in poverty. 


The school opened in the fall of 2005 and received Interim Accreditation from Western Association of Schools and Colleges in the spring of 2006.  Self-study is integral to the school, so the staff chose to apply for full accreditation a year earlier rather than the length of the Interim Accreditation (Spring 2008).  By doing this, the school will be eligible to be listed with community, state colleges and universities, making enrollment easier for our graduates.  In the spring of 2007, the Rio Linda School District Board of Education approved our charter until spring 2012.


Our mission is:

 “Heritage Peak Charter School empowers students to take charge of their education by connecting their individual needs and interests to a rigorous learning plan, creating responsible citizens, critical problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.”



Opportunities for Parental Involvement 


This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  

Parents/guardians meet weekly with their child and his teacher when teachers inform parents of their opportunities for involvement.



Student Enrollment by Grade Level 

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


Grade Level 

Number of Students 

Kindergarten 

28 

Grade 1 

40 

Grade 2 

14 

Grade 3 

35 

Grade 4 

32 

Grade 5 

25 

Grade 6 

29 

Grade 7 

37 

Grade 8 

51 

Ungraded Elementary 

0 

Grade 9 

75 

Grade 10 

55 

Grade 11 

48 

Grade 12 

35 

Ungraded Secondary 

0 

Total Enrollment 

504 



Student Enrollment by Group 

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 

Group 

Percent of Total Enrollment 

African American 

13.29  %

White (not Hispanic) 

59.72  %

American Indian or Alaska Native 

2.38  %

Multiple or No Response 

5.36  %

Asian 

3.37  %

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

65  %

Filipino 

1.98  %

English Learners 

9  %

Hispanic or Latino 

13.89  %

Students with Disabilities 

8  %

Pacific Islander 

  %

 

 



II. School Climate 

School Safety Plan 

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


The Comprehensive School Safety Plan is under development by the  School Safety Committee.



School Discipline Practices 

This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the school’s use of disciplinary strategies. 


The school discipline policies are outlined in the parent and student Handbooks.  Heritage Peak uses a progressive style of discipline.



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 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

Suspensions 

  

  

  

13.4  

12.9  

13.2  

Expulsions 

  

  

  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  



III. School Facilities 

School Facility Conditions and Improvements 

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. 


The  buildings and grounds are well maintained by the landlord.



Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status 

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection. 


Item Inspected 

Facility Condition 

Exemplary 

Good 

Fair 

Poor 

Overall Summary 

Good



IV. 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 at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/. 


Teachers 

School 

District 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2006-07 

With Full Credential 

 

22 

26 

560 

Without Full Credential 

 

7 

1 

1 

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 


1

0

N/A 




Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers 

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/. 


Location of Classes 

Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 

Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers 

Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 

This School  

96.3 

3.7 

All Schools in District  

100.0 

0.0 

High-Poverty Schools in District 

100.0 

0.0 






Teacher Evaluation Process 

This section provides information about the procedures and the criteria used for teacher evaluations. 


The Director evaluates teachers yearly based on each student’s learning growth.



V. Support Staff 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff 

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 

1.0 

530 

Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 

N/A 

N/A 

Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional) 

N/A 

N/A 

Psychologist 

on call 

N/A 

Social Worker 

N/A 

N/A 

Nurse 

N/A 

N/A 

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 

on call 

N/A 

Resource Specialist (non-teaching) 

1 

N/A 

Technology 

0.4 

N/A 



VI. Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials  

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 

YES

0

Mathematics 

YES

0

Science 

YES

0

History-Social Science 

YES

0

Foreign Language 

YES

0

Health 

YES

0

Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) 

YES

0



VII. School Finances 

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2005-06) 

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 and teacher salaries can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. 


Level 

Total Expenditures Per Pupil 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental) 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic) 

Average Teacher Salary 

School Site 

5,788

5,788

130

5,658

District 

7,222 

N/A 

N/A

$5571 

Percent Difference – School Site and District 

-20%

N/A 

N/A

N/A

State 

7,521 

N/A 

$4943 

$6100 

Percent Difference – School Site and State 

-23% 

N/A 

N/A

N/A






Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2005-06)

This table displays district-level salary information 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. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.


Category

District Amount

State Average For Districts In Same Category

Beginning Teacher Salary

$37574

$39984 

Mid-Range Teacher Salary

$49225 

$63798 

Highest Teacher Salary

$72536 

$79204 

Average Principal Salary (Elementary)

$90639 

$99820 

Average Principal Salary (Middle)

$ 

$102340 

Average Principal Salary (High)

$ 

$ 

Superintendent Salary

$137714 

$158484 

Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries

44.5 %

43.0 %

Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries

5.3 %

5.4 %



VIII. Student Performance 

California Standards Tests 

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11; and history-social science in grades 8, 9, 10, and 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov. 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. 

CST 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 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2005 

2006 

2007 

English-Language Arts 

 

39 

39 

36 

38 

39 

40 

42 

43 

Mathematics 

 

28 

24 

43 

45 

44 

38 

40 

40 

Science 

 

20 

19 

20 

26 

33 

27 

35 

38 

History-Social Science 

 

18 

12 

51 

35 

35 

32 

33 

33 



CST Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year 

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 

22 

7 

0 

7 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

* 

* 

 

* 

Asian 

38 

33 

* 

* 

Filipino 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Hispanic or Latino 

29 

17 

14 

15 

Pacific Islander 

* 

* 

* 

* 

White (not Hispanic) 

46 

28 

22 

14 

Male 

32 

26 

18 

7 

Female 

46 

22 

20 

16 

Economically Disadvantaged 

33 

18 

19 

11 

English Learners 

8 

3 

0 

5 

Students with Disabilities 

0 

0 

* 

* 

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 

 N/A

N/A 

N/A 

 N/A



Norm-Referenced Test 

The norm-referenced test (NRT), currently the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), shows how well students are doing compared to students nationally in reading, language, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only. The results are reported as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile). Detailed information regarding NRT results for each grade level can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/. 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. 

NRT Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays the percent of students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics. 


Subject 

School 

District 

State 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2005 

2006 

2007 

Reading 

N/A 

59 

59 

41 

41 

40 

41 

42 

42 

Mathematics 

 N/A

47 

49 

56 

53 

55 

52 

53 

53 



NRT Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year 

This table displays the percent of students, by group, scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics for the most recent testing period.  


Group  

Percent of Students Scoring at or 

Reading 

Mathematics 

African American 

* 

* 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

* 

* 

Asian 

* 

* 

Filipino 

* 

* 

Hispanic or Latino 

64 

55 

Pacific Islander 

* 

* 

White (not Hispanic) 

57 

45 

Male 

61 

62 

Female 

58 

40 

Economically Disadvantaged 

43 

42 

English Learners 

* 

*