The CALPADS College/Career Indicator (CCI) Report provides a detailed view of how well students are prepared for postsecondary success based on California’s accountability framework. The report reflects student-level and aggregate outcomes aligned to the College/Career Indicator used in the California School Dashboard.
This report is designed to:
Measure the percentage of students who are prepared for college and/or career pathways
– Provide insight into student readiness prior to graduation
– Support district and site staff in monitoring progress toward College/Career Indicator outcomes
– Validate data submitted through CALPADS for accountability reporting
Data Sources
This report is derived from data submitted through CALPADS End-of-Year (EOY) submissions, including:
- Course completion and transcript data
- State assessment results (CAASPP Grade 11).
- Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway completion.
- College credit and Advanced Placement participation.
- State Seal of Biliteracy and other recognized indicators.
The data reflects certified CALPADS submissions used for Dashboard calculations.
Key Metrics Included
– CCI Status Categories.
– Prepared – Student meets criteria in at least one approved college or career pathway.
– Approaching Prepared – Student is on track but does not yet meet full criteria.
– Not Prepared – Student does not meet readiness criteria.
👉 The CCI measures how well schools prepare students for postsecondary success
College & Career Measures
Students may qualify through multiple pathways, including:
- UC/CSU “A–G” completion.
- Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway completion.
- Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB).
- College credit (dual enrollment).
- CAASPP Grade 11 performance.
- State Seal of Biliteracy.
- Work-based learning or pre-apprenticeships.
👉 Students are only counted once, even if multiple measures are met
Districts and schools can use this report to:
Identify students on track vs. not on track for college/career readiness, Monitor progress toward Dashboard CCI performance levels, Evaluate effectiveness of:
– A–G completion efforts
– CTE programs
– Dual enrollment opportunities
– Support counseling and intervention planning for high school students
Important Considerations
Data is based on certified CALPADS submissions and cannot be modified after submission deadlines. CCI status is determined using a combination of multiple measures, not a single indicator.Timing of data submissions (courses, assessments, program participation) directly impacts results. Some measures require multiple components to be considered “Prepared”