Central Union High School A School in the Central Union High School District
| Students | Central Union | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| Percent students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 39% |
| Percent students with parent educational level at high school degree or greater | 80% | 79% |
| Percent minority students | 93% | 63% |
| Percent American Indian | 0% | 2% |
| Percent Asian | 1% | 8% |
| Percent Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% |
| Percent Filipino | 0% | 2% |
| Percent Hispanic | 89% | 41% |
| Percent African American | 3% | 9% |
| Percent English learner students | 34% | 15% |
| Percent special education students | 5% | 9% |
Source: California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) and Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program, 2006-07
How Central Union Develops Teacher Capacity
- Staff development focused on instructional strategies: Staff learn to use English learner strategies, which focus on building academic competencies in children through three areas: language, content, and study skills. Teachers are also taught a particular approach to teaching students from low-income backgrounds. In addition, staff attend external trainings focused on Stiggins Assessment for Learning. These Stiggins trainings show teachers how to work in learning teams to understand how to assess for learning, and subsequently attendees are able to train other teachers at the school in the use of the program.
- Academic coaches offer follow-up support: Two academic coaches (shared between two schools), who were former English teachers at Central Union, support teachers in the follow-up of staff development.
| Staff | Central Union | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators | 4 | 4 |
| Total Pupil Services (counselors, nurses, etc.) | 5 | 4 |
| Total Teachers | 85 | 52 |
| Average Years in Education | 14 | 12 |
| Percent Teachers with greater than Bachelor's Degree | 69% | 80% |
| Percentage with Full Credential | 81% | 90% |
| Total Paraprofessionals | 8 | 13 |
| Total Office Staff/Clerical | 10 | 9 |
Source: CBEDS, 2006-07
Snapshot of the Key to
Central Union's Success:
Data collection, analysis, and classroom observations are
key to improving instruction.
Vision Statement:
All students are part of a caring community where each
member is valued and will be free and safe, and where all
students will grow in a positive learning environment.
How Central Union
Builds Teacher Capacity:
Teachers have the time and flexibility to observe their
peers. Teachers will identify new teaching techniques and reflect
on their own instructional practice.