Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06

 

For Troy High School   

 

 Address:

 2200 East Dorothy Ln., Fullerton CA 92831-3036   

 Phone Number:

 (714) 626-4401   

 Principal:

 Maggie Buchan   

 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 2005-06 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2004-05 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

Troy High School, a four-year comprehensive high school, served approximately 2,450 students in 2005/06.  Opened in 1964, the school is located near California State University, Fullerton.

 

Long an innovator in educational strategies and curriculum, the school attracts students from surrounding areas of Orange County, primarily through the reputation of its technology and science programs.  For the reporting year, 75 percent of Troy students came from outside the immediate attendance area.  In 1986, the Troy Tech program, a high technology magnet for gifted and talented students, was established.  As a result, an infusion of computers and other aspects of educational technology into all areas of the school’s curriculum occurred at a rapid rate.  Concurrent with the establishment of Troy Tech, the school implemented the International Baccalaureate program.  This comprehensive and cohesive liberal arts-centered course of study adheres to worldwide standards of excellence.

 

Troy High School’s mission is to “provide both a comprehensive liberal arts educational program and a specialized program of study for students of all abilities and backgrounds.” At each stage of their development and in each pathway of study, students are being shaped into critical thinkers, effective communicators, good citizens, and life-long learners. As such, students are encouraged to articulate and pursue a personal and professional vision for their own futures. Troy’s educational community is committed to helping its students actualize their visions.

 

In June 2002, Troy received a full six-year accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

 

 

Student Enrollment
 

 Group 

 Enrollment 

 Number of Students

2323    

 African American   

1.2 % 

 American Indian or Alaska Native   

0.5 % 

 Asian   

39.8 % 

 Filipino   

4.2 % 

 Hispanic or Latino   

13.0 %  

 Pacific Islander   

0.1 % 

 White (Not Hispanic)   

29.4 % 

 Multiple or No Response   

11.7 % 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged   

5.5 % 

 English Learners   

4.0 % 

 Students with Disabilities   

7.0 % 

Teachers
 

 Indicators 

 Teachers 

 Teachers With Full Credential   

93 

 Teachers Without Full Credential   

7 

 Teachers Teaching Outside   
   Subject Area of Competence

0 

 Misassignments of Teachers   
   of English Learners

2 

 Total Teacher Misassignments   

2 


 School Facilities
 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

 

An inspection of site buildings and facilities is conducted quarterly throughout the school year.  The maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the buildings and grounds are checked to verify that everything is clean and in good repair.  The last scheduled inspection was conducted in the late spring.

 

 

Repairs Needed

 

As of the last site inspection no major or emergency repairs were needed.  Any minor repairs were noted on the inspection summary and are routinely corrected before the next inspection.

 

 

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

 

Using the District Deferred Maintenance Five-Year Plan, preventative and routine repairs are handled in a timely manner avoiding most emergency repairs.  The District Service Center responds to site needs as they arise and provides regularly scheduled maintenance in support of the site facilities.  Each year items that are not on the routine maintenance list become topics of discussion with the District Budget Study Committee for recommendations as summer projects to address campus improvements beyond the basic operational needs.

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  %  

 Science Laboratory Equipment   
   (grades 9-12)

0  %  

School Finances
 

 
 
 
 Level

 Expenditures
Per Pupil
(Unrestricted
Sources Only)

 School Site         

$4,410

 District

$5,192

 State 

$4,743

 

Student Performance
 

 
 

 

 
 Subject

 Students Proficient
and Above on
California
Standards Tests

 English-Language Arts   

86

 Mathematics   

74

 Science   

86

 History-Social Science   

80

Academic Progress
 

 
 
 
 Indicator

 
 
 
    Result    

 2006 API Growth Score   
   (from 2006 API Growth Report)

 937

 Statewide Rank   
   (from 2005 API Base Report)   

 10

 2006-07 Program Improvement Status   

NA 

 

School Completion
 

 
 Indicator 

 
 Result 

 Graduation Rate   

96.8

Postsecondary Preparation
 

 
 Measures

 Percent of 
 Graduates 

 Completed a Career Technical 
   Education Program

31.9

 Completed All Courses Required 
   for University of California
   California State University Admission   

75.5

 

    School Accountability Report Card    
  Reported for School Year 2005-06  
Published During 2006-07

 

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 school's contact information.

School

District

 School Name

 Troy High School

 District Name

 Fullerton Joint Union High School District

 Street

 2200 East Dorothy Ln.

 Phone Number

 (714) 870-2801

 City, State, Zip

 Fullerton, CA    92831-3036

 Web Site

 fjuhsd.k12.ca.us

 Phone Number

 (714) 626-4401

 Superintendent

  Dr. George Giokaris

 Principal

 Maggie Buchan

 E-mail Address

 

 Web Site

 troyhigh.com

 

 

 E-mail Address

 mbuchan@fjuhsd.k12.ca.us

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School Description and Mission Statement
This section provides information about the school's goals and programs.

Troy High School, a four-year comprehensive high school, served approximately 2,450 students in 2005/06.  Opened in 1964, the school is located near California State University, Fullerton.

 

Long an innovator in educational strategies and curriculum, the school attracts students from surrounding areas of Orange County, primarily through the reputation of its technology and science programs.  For the reporting year, 75 percent of Troy students came from outside the immediate attendance area.  In 1986, the Troy Tech program, a high technology magnet for gifted and talented students, was established.  As a result, an infusion of computers and other aspects of educational technology into all areas of the school’s curriculum occurred at a rapid rate.  Concurrent with the establishment of Troy Tech, the school implemented the International Baccalaureate program.  This comprehensive and cohesive liberal arts-centered course of study adheres to worldwide standards of excellence.

 

Troy High School’s mission is to “provide both a comprehensive liberal arts educational program and a specialized program of study for students of all abilities and backgrounds.” At each stage of their development and in each pathway of study, students are being shaped into critical thinkers, effective communicators, good citizens, and life-long learners. As such, students are encouraged to articulate and pursue a personal and professional vision for their own futures. Troy’s educational community is committed to helping its students actualize their visions.

 

In June 2002, Troy received a full six-year accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.  


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

Parents of Troy students are actively involved with their child’s education through a variety of clubs and organizations. The PTSA and The Troy Support Organization (TTSO) are two of the largest parent organizations and support the students and staff school-wide through their efforts. Parents are also involved with athletic booster organizations as well as groups for supporting the visual and performing arts programs. Parents assist in a variety of school operations by volunteering in the library, activities office, attendance office, textbook room, orientation, graduation, and copy services.  Additionally, parents serve as student mentors, chaperones, and guest speakers throughout the campus.  


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

 Grade Level

 Number of Students

 Kindergarten

0 

 Grade 8

0 

 Grade 1

0 

 Ungraded Elementary

0 

 Grade 2

0 

 Grade 9

667 

 Grade 3

0 

 Grade 10

551 

 Grade 4

0 

 Grade 11

551 

 Grade 5

0 

 Grade 12

554 

 Grade 6

0 

 Ungraded Secondary

0 

 Grade 7

0 

 Total Enrollment

2323 


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

1.2 

 White (not Hispanic)

29.4 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

0.5 

 Multiple or No Response

11.7 

 Asian

39.8 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

5.5 

 Filipino

4.2 

 English Learners

4.0 

 Hispanic or Latino

13.0 

 Students with Disabilities

7.0 

 Pacific Islander

0.1 

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Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)
This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).
 
  No data are available for this section

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)
This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

 Subject

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 1-20

 21-32

 33+

 1-20

 21-32

 33+

 1-20

 21-32

 33+

 English

 27.6

 32

 8

 29

 27.1

 32

 19

 24

 26.4

 36

 17

 27

 Mathematics

 34.0

 1

 17

 35

 33.6

 1

 18

 32

 34.2

 1

 12

 42

 Science

 35.9

 

 5

 24

 32.8

 1

 11

 20

 32.2

 2

 13

 19

 Social Science

 35.4

 

 4

 21

 33.5

 

 12

 20

 31.4

 5

 11

 16


Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program
This table displays the percent of students in kindergarten trough grade 3 who were assigned to a classroom that participated in the Class Size Reduction Program.
 
  No data are available for this section

II. School Climate

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

Troy High School has adopted a comprehensive school safety plan, which is reviewed and approved by the School Site Council annually. The school safety plan includes a review of California Safe Schools Assessment Data, descriptions of available intervention programs, and detailed procedures for: 1) maintaining a safe and orderly school environment; 2) campus access; 3) child abuse reporting; 4) staff notification of potentially dangerous situations; 5) disaster preparedness; 6) dress code policy and enforcement; 7) discipline; 8) maintaining a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free campus; and 9) sexual harassment, crime, and other reporting requirements.  Copies of faculty and student handbooks, disaster preparedness manuals, and District policies and procedures are incorporated in the plan for staff reference and use.  A copy of this comprehensive plan is available for public review in the Principal’s office. 


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.

Troy High School is proud to be able to provide its students an opportunity to pursue an International Baccalaureate diploma and involvement in the state approved Troy Tech magnet academy. These two high achieving programs provide students with a learning environment that promotes high academics and student achievement. In addition, Troy makes every effort to ensure that students not only receive a quality education as demonstrated by our high graduation and attendance rates but also one that is conducted in a positive environment that includes a safe campus, campus cleanliness, and a park-like setting with well groomed grounds and facilities. An opportunity for students to make a connection to the school plays an integral part in creating a positive learning environment. This connection is made through a full range of interscholastic sports, performing arts programs, Associated Student Body council, Science Olympiad Team, American Computer Science Team and the more than 50 clubs and organizations available to the students. Students are supported and monitored by the counseling team in pursuing their academic goals and a part of the role of two assistant principals is to utilize a “whole child” concept when dealing with student accolades and achievements, as well as student disciplinary interventions.  


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

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Suspensions

134

147

162

1,209

1,279

1,398

Rate of Suspensions

.060

.064

.070

.074

.076

.086

 Expulsions

2

7

0

49

72

28

Rate of Expulsions

.0009

.0030

.0000

.0026

.0043

.0017


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.

General

 

The District takes great efforts to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional.  To assist in this effort, the District uses a facility survey instrument to inspect the condition of the buildings and grounds on the campus quarterly.  The results of this survey are available at the principal’s office or at the Business Services office at the District Education Center.

 

School Buildings

 

First opened in 1964, Troy High School is built on 37 acres and includes six classroom buildings, two gymnasiums, athletic fields, and parking areas.

 

Facilities have been modified and modernized as required to provide for changing needs such as the creation of computer labs and expansion of specialized classrooms. A new science building was dedicated with ten life and physical science classrooms in the spring of 2005.  Modernization of all classrooms is currently underway with completion expected by January, 2008.

 

Troy’s dedicated grounds and custodial staff members maintain a clean, orderly, and safe school.  Campus beautification and security projects are a priority when considering funding schoolwide resource allocations.  The District’s Service Center cooperates closely with campus staff members to respond to special maintenance needs at the school.

 

Cleaning Process and Schedule

 

The District has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the District.  The principal and assistant principal of instruction/operations work daily with the custodial staff members to develop cleaning schedules to ensure a clean and safe school.

 

Deferred Maintenance Budget

 

The District participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides State matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components.  Typically this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air condition, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems.  For the 2005/06 school year, the District budgeted approximately $1,400,000 for the deferred maintenance program, an amount that represents 1 percent of the District’s General Fund Budget.

 

Deferred Maintenance Projects

 

For the 2005/06 school year, the District’s Board of Trustees has approved deferred maintenance projects for Troy High School including replacement of built-up roof on the Administration, Lecture Hall, Library, and 400 buildings, and resurfacing the floor in the kitchen and lunch room floor in the cafeteria.  A copy of the District’s complete deferred maintenance plan is available at the Business Services office at the District Education Center.

 

Modernization Projects

 

During the 2005/06 school year, local bond funds (Measure AA) and State matching funds will be used to install new heating, ventilation, and air condition in classrooms, provide wiring for technology; replace lighting in classrooms; install dropped ceilings in classrooms; install insulation in classrooms; and replace all utility mains including gas, water, sewer, and electrical.  The work on this project began in the fall of 2005, and is scheduled to be completed by the end of the summer of 2008. 


School Facility Conditions Good Repair Status
This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility's good repair status.

 Item Inspected

 Facility in
Good Repair

 Repair Needed and
Action Taken or Planned

 Yes

 No

 Gas Leaks

X

 

 

 Mechanical Systems

X

 

 

 Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)

X

 

 

 Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)

X

 

 

 Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)

X

 

 

 Structural Damage

X

 

 

 Fire Safety

X

 

 

 Electrical (interior and exterior)

X

 

 

 Pest/Vermin Infestation

X

 

 

 Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)

X

 

 

 Restrooms

X

 

 

 Sewer

X

 

 

 Playground/School Grounds

X

 

 

 Other

 

 

 


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