Pacifica High School is a public high school in Oxnard, California. The school is part of the Oxnard Union High School District and serves students in northeast and downtown Oxnard.
Serving 2,675 students in grades 9-12, Pacifica 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 2,675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pacifica High serves the west part of Oxnard, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacifica High School's student population of 2,675 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,675 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pacifica 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 Pacifica High School is 0.14, 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
#7737 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Forest Green and Black
School Mascot
King Triton
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacifica High School's ranking?
Pacifica High School is ranked #7737 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacifica High School often compared to?
Pacifica High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxnard High School, Rio Mesa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacifica High School?
The graduation rate of Pacifica High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Pacifica High School?
2,675 students attend Pacifica High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pacifica High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacifica High School?
Pacifica High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacifica High School offer ?
Pacifica High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pacifica High School part of?
Pacifica High School is part of Oxnard Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Pacifica High School located?
Pacifica High School is located in the West Village neighborhood of Oxnard, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in West Village.
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