Serving 62 students in grades 10-12, Pacific Beach High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacific Beach High School's student population of 62 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
62 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pacific Beach High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Beach High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6368 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Beach High School's ranking?
Pacific Beach High School is ranked #6368 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Beach High School often compared to?
Pacific Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo Grande High School, San Luis Obispo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Pacific Beach High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Pacific Beach High School?
62 students attend Pacific Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pacific Beach High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Beach High School?
Pacific Beach High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Beach High School offer ?
Pacific Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Pacific Beach High School part of?
Pacific Beach High School is part of San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
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