Serving 78 students in grades 9-12, Pacific Career And Technology 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Career And Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific Career And Technology High School's student population of 78 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
Pacific Career And Technology 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 Career And Technology High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Career And Technology High School's ranking?
Pacific Career And Technology High School is ranked #9064 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Career And Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Pacific Career And Technology High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pacific Career And Technology High School?
78 students attend Pacific Career And Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pacific Career And Technology High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Career And Technology High School?
Pacific Career And Technology High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Career And Technology High School offer ?
Pacific Career And Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pacific Career And Technology High School part of?
Pacific Career And Technology High School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Pacific Career And Technology High School located?
Pacific Career And Technology High School is located in the Larchmont Village neighborhood of North Highlands, CA.
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