Pacifica Independent Home Study
Tel:
(650)738-6694
- Pacifica Independent Home Study serves 27 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Pacifica Independent Home Study places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Pacifica Independent Home Study's student population of 27 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Alternative school |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 27 students |
Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
Students by Grade | ![]() |
School Comparison
- Pacifica Independent Home Study's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pacifica Independent Home Study is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall School Rank | #4514 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 38% |
Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 48% |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
Asian | 26% | 11% |
Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
White | 19% | 24% |
Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.41 |
Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 49% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Pacifica School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pacifica Independent Home Study is Terra Nova High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cabrillo Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cabrillo Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pacifica Cabrillo Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 564 students
0.9 miles
601 Crespi Dr.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650)738-6660 0.9 K-8 564 - Pacifica Ortega Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 504 students
1.2 miles
1283 Terra Nova Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650)738-6670 1.2 K-5 504 - Pacifica Terra Nova High School Grades: 9-12 | 982 students
1.4 miles
1450 Terra Nova Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650)550-7600 1.4 9-12 982 - Pacifica Vallemar Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 524 students
2.1 miles
377 Reina Del Mar Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650)738-6655 2.1 K-8 524 - Montara Farallone View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 328 students
3.0 miles
250 Laconte And Kanoff
Montara, CA 94037
(650)712-7170 3.0 K-5 328
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