Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pacific View 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific View Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific View Academy's student population of 135 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Pacific View Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific View Academy is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4344 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 View Academy's ranking?
Pacific View Academy is ranked #4344 out of 9,602 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific View Academy?
The graduation rate of Pacific View Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pacific View Academy?
135 students attend Pacific View Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pacific View Academy students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific View Academy?
Pacific View Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific View Academy offer ?
Pacific View Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pacific View Academy part of?
Pacific View Academy is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.
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