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Best Public High Schools in California

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This year, US World News took an in depth look at all of the public high schools across the nation. They looked at all kinds of information about the schools so that they could compile a ranking of the best schools in the country. The over 22,000 schools are ranked based on their students’ performance in state required testing and how well the school prepares its students for college.

US World News gathers its information for the report from credible sources like the US Department of Education and College Board. These sources give them valuable information, which allows them to rank nearly every public high school in the country from best to worst.

The top 3 schools can be found in Arizona, in fact, 5 Arizona high schools rank in the top 10. The rest of this top ten is filled out with a 3 schools from Texas, and one from Virginia and California each.

Within California itself, there are 539 school districts with a total of 2,399 high schools. The top ten high schools are as follows:

  • Pacific Collegiate Charter in Santa Cruz
  • Oxford Academy in Cypress
  • Whitney High School in Cerritos
  • KIPP San Jose Collegiate in San Jose
  • Preuss School UCSD in La Jolla
  • Lowell High School in San Francisco
  • University High School in Fresno
  • Hawthorne Math and Science Academy in Hawthorne
  • University Preparatory Academy Charter in San Jose
  • Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies in Los Angeles

These are the top 10 public high schools in the state of California.

US World News calculated each school’s ranking on the list by looking at the following details about each school.

  • Overall performance of students on state test.
  • Number of disadvantaged students who performed at or better than the state average on state tests.
  • Graduation rates
  • Student performance on college-level AP Exams

This information helped US World News compare and determine the ranking of each school in the country. For more information, or to see how well your local high school did, be sure to check out the full list on US World News’ website.

Graduating and Drinking

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Graduation season is almost upon us, meaning that many young adults are getting ready to celebrate their success. Once they walk across that stage and get their diploma, they are going to go out and have a good time.

If your child is graduating from high school, be sure to remind him or her to behave him or herself. Chances are, if your child is graduating, he or she is over 18. This means he or she is now an adult in the eyes of the law, and any trouble he or she gets into will have real consequences.

This is especially true if he or she is caught drinking. In some states, minors are allowed to drink alcohol, but only if his or her legal guardian is supervising. However, that is not the case in California. Minors are not allowed to drink under any circumstances. This means that if someone wants to drink in California, he or she has to be 21 or over.

Any minor caught drinking in California, can face a $250 fine and a maximum of 32 hours of community service for a first time offense. Repeat offenders will face a $500 fine, a maximum of 48 hours of community service, and the chance of having their driver’s license suspended for a year.

Any of these consequences could easily ruin the excitement of graduating from high school. So be sure to remind your graduate that he or she is an adult now, and has to be responsible. Doing so can make the difference between a fun graduation celebration, and a miserable one.

Why You Should Pay for Uber or Lyft

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There are so many ways to avoid drinking and driving these days, so why do people still do it? Instead of drinking and driving, you can walk if you are very close to home and the walk is safe, you can take a bus so long as you do not act drunk and belligerent, you can arrange for a friend or family member to pick you up, or you can call an Uber, Lyft, or taxi.

Spending $15-$20 on a ride-sharing service is more appealing than shelling out thousands of dollars for a DUI arrest. You read that right, a first-time DUI offense can be in the tens of thousands of dollars. What factors into that outrageous cost? Bail, lawyers, getting your car back from the impound lot, increased insurance, and fees for getting your license back. That is the minimum. If you also got into an accident because you were driving drunk, then you could be looking at medical bills, repairs for your car, and any other damaged property. Some drivers might be required to retake a Driver’s Ed course and/ or go to rehab. Remember that these classes could be court-mandated, meaning you are required to enroll in rehab. If you think about that, you can bet that the DUI cost is in the tens of thousands of dollars.

The legal blood alcohol content for California is 0.08%. How many drinks it takes for a person to reach that limit really depends on quite a few factors including gender, age, whether or not they have eaten, the type of drinks they are consuming, overall health, and more. A person does not have to have a BAC of more than 0.08% to be arrested for drunk driving though. Jane Doe can blow a 0.03% into a breathalyzer and still be arrested because she was driving while intoxicated and was swerving lanes. Everyone reacts to alcohol differently, but even buzzed driving is drunk driving.

Next time you go out for some drinks with friends, figure out ahead of time how you plan on getting home at the end of the night. Your options should not include you driving home, unless you are the designated sober driver for the night.

Rules of the Road for Bicyclists

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California drivers, especially Los Angeles drivers, are known for being fast, impatient, and rude. However, if there is one group of people that drivers are more cautious of, it is bicyclists. What are the rules of the road car drivers and bicyclists?

  • When the biker is traveling slower than the cars, they must be as close to the right side of the road as possible unless they are passing, avoiding a dangerous/ hazardous condition, going to make a left, or approaching a right turn only lane but want to proceed straight. In those cases, the biker may move away from the right side of the road.
  • If there is a dedicated bike lane, the bicyclist must be in that lane unless they are passing, making a left, or avoiding a dangerous/ hazardous condition.
  • Bicyclists are to ride in the same direction as car traffic, not in the opposite direction. There are exceptions to this rule like if the street is a one-way or if the road is too narrow.
  • It is illegal to park on a bicycle path.
  • Bikes must be equipped with a visible white light in the front. They must also have reflectors: red in the back, white or yellow on the pedals, white or yellow on the front half of the bike, and red or white on each side on the back half of the bike.
  • Everyone 18 years or younger must wear a helmet. It is safe practice for adults to wear helmets as well.
  • It is illegal to drive and use a cell phone at the same time, but this law does not apply to bicyclists.
  • It is illegal to drive and have earphones in both ears, and this same law applies to bicyclists. One ear must be free of headphones and headsets.
  • It is illegal to bike while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
  • Bicyclists are required to stop at stop signs and red lights, just like drivers.
  • Bicyclists are to yield right of way to pedestrians at crosswalks.

Bicyclist share many of the same rules and etiquette as drivers do and they are entitled to be on the road with cars. However, both parties need to be aware of each other in order to avoid collisions and potential fatalities. They also need to be aware of pedestrians on foot.

Just like car drivers, bicyclists can actually be cited for violating the above laws and others that were not named, like if they biked right through an intersection that they should have stopped at because there was a stop sign.

Whether you travel by foot, car, bike, bus, or anything else, knowing the rules of the road and what your rights are is very important for yourself and to keep the road safe for everybody!

What to Expect if You are Arrested as a 17 Year Old vs. as an 18 Year Old

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The upside to turning 18 years old is finishing high school, getting ready for college, and officially becoming an adult free to make your own decisions. The downside to turning 18, is becoming the adult that needs to learn how to calculate decisions and evaluate possible outcomes before making a move. Rewards are great when things go right, but when things go wrong, consequences can be much harsher than they would have been if this person was only 17. In addition, the proper steps to rectify the situation will take extra time, effort, and possibly money.

Take for example: getting arrested.

If a minor, 17 years old or younger, is arrested, they are released back to the custody of their parents or guardians. They stand before a judge to hear their punishment, which would not include jail time. Instead, they may do community service or have to pay a fine.

Anyone 18 years or older who is arrested has a lengthier and more complex process. They stand before a judge to learn if they can bail out of jail or not. Then, at some point, they will have a trial by jury. The defense and prosecution will provide their arguments; then, the jury will deliberate and deliver their verdict of guilty or not guilty. It is worth noting that the trial can take anywhere between weeks or months, depending on the case. The defendant’s consequences will possibly include time in prison.

A silver lining to turning 18 and being a person who has had trouble with the law as a minor, is that records are sealed upon the person’s 18th birthday. For example, if a 17 year old was caught using illegal drugs, then this record “disappears” on this person’s 18th birthday. From there on out, this person is not obligated to reveal they were arrested for using/ dealing drugs when they were 17. The purpose of “cleaning the slate” when a minor turns 18 is to allow them to proceed into adulthood with promise and a chance without having their former delinquencies weigh them down

It is so easy to see the fun and advantages of turning 18, which is great! We hope that this is everything a person experiences. Nonetheless, it is necessary to understand the serious side of becoming an adult as well.

Summer Fun – From Pause to Play

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Thanks to Santa Ana Bail Bonds, thousands of Santa Anans will have the summer they planned on having this year. They will be enjoying barbecues, beach trips, hiking excursions, and time spent with their loved ones. If it were not for us, some people would miss all the fun, and the rest of the gang would feel a little bit empty.

Santa Ana Bail Bonds has successfully bailed out many defendants from jail. These defendants may still be in the middle of their trials, but at least they are not returning to jail every time court is excused. They can return to their families at home each day. This means they can attend those fun summer activities. Families are whole and get the opportunities to create wonderful memories, despite one arrest incident that they need to take care of every now and then. Since the defendant bailed out of jail, the arrest incident, while still a very important and serious priority, is not a lingering grey cloud in the sky.

Santa Ana Bail Bonds can make sure that you too have the fun summer you have been anticipating. Do not panic if you, or a loved one, gets arrested. Santa Ana Bail Bonds is here to help you just like our past clients. Your summer fun does not have to be on pause; contact Santa Ana Bail Bonds and we will help you press play right away.

If you have questions about bail bonds, would like a free consultation, or are ready to begin the bail bond process for your loved one, please Chat With Us online or call 714-648-0586.