The SAT-I is an exam that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities. These abilities relate to some of the things students need to be successful in college. SAT scores are used by colleges to help estimate how well students are likely to do at their school, and are a measure of college-preparedness.

Research has shown that students who take advanced coursework are more likely to enroll in college. College-prepared graduates are those who have successfully completed the courses required for University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) entrance.

The number of computers owned or leased by the school which are used for instructionally-related purposes (e.g., direct instruction, curriculum development, classroom management, preparation of instructional materials, or similar activities).

Students who are not fluent in English may face greater challenges progressing in school.

Graduating from high school represents the acquisition of academic skills and knowledge that a person needs for many entry-level jobs, as well as higher education.

Many colleges and universities use SAT-I results as part of the data on which they base admissions decisions. Thus, the number of seniors who take the SAT exam can be an indicator of students who are preparing themselves for college.

Statewide credentialing standards were implemented to ensure that children have competent and qualified teachers, a key measure of a school’s readiness to teach children. A full credential, which indicates a teacher is licensed to teach in California, is obtained by graduating from an accredited college, completing a teacher preparation program, and passing the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).