Pacific High School is a high school in the San Bernardino City Unified School District located in San Bernardino, California, at the corner of Pacific Street and Perris Hill Park Road. Total campus size is relatively large.
Serving 1,246 students in grades 9-12, Pacific 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pacific High serves the southeastern part of San Bernardino, CA, covering an area of approximately 11.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges located about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacific High School's student population of 1,246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,246 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Motto
'Together We Soar'
School Rankings
Pacific 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 High School is 0.29, 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
#7054 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Pirate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific High School's ranking?
Pacific High School is ranked #7054 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific High School often compared to?
Pacific High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Gorgonio 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% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific High School?
The graduation rate of Pacific High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Pacific High School?
1,246 students attend Pacific High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pacific High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific High School?
Pacific High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific High School offer ?
Pacific High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pacific High School part of?
Pacific High School is part of San Bernardino City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Pacific High School located?
Pacific High School is located in the Pacific neighborhood of San Bernardino, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Pacific.
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