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- ↑ "Academic Performance Index (API) - Programs No Longer Administered by CDE (CA Dept of Education)".
- ↑ Kowsky, Kim (1992-11-05). "School District Reorganizations Win Handily : The breakup of South Bay Union High School District is approved. But a proposition moving control of two schools from Los Angeles to Rancho Palos Verdes is blocked by a judge". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2020-10-28.
- ↑ "High School Choice". Hermosa Beach City School District. Archived from the original on 2006-05-28. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
