Serving 4,492 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pacific Coast Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 4,492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacific Coast Academy's student population of 4,492 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 147 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
4,492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pacific Coast Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Coast Academy is 0.64, 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
#1601 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
52%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Coast Academy's ranking?
Pacific Coast Academy is ranked #1601 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Coast Academy?
The graduation rate of Pacific Coast Academy is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pacific Coast Academy?
4,492 students attend Pacific Coast Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pacific Coast Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Coast Academy?
Pacific Coast Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Coast Academy offer ?
Pacific Coast Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pacific Coast Academy part of?
Pacific Coast Academy is part of Pacific Coast Academy School District.
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