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Pacific Crest Academy vs. California Preparatory Academy

Should you attend Pacific Crest Academy or California Preparatory Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pacific Crest Academy
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
California Preparatory Academy
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Pacific Crest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

California Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Pacific Crest Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 225 students in grades 9-12, California Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
100 students
225 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pacific Crest Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at California Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
40% | 60%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pacific Crest Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at California Preparatory Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pacific Crest Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at California Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Dorado Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at California Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2259 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1748 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pacific Crest Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of California Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
35-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pacific Crest Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at California Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pacific Crest Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at California Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pacific Crest Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pacific Crest Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the El Dorado Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of California Preparatory Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pacific Crest Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of California Preparatory Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
19
29
Grade 10 Students
27
53
Grade 11 Students
25
44
Grade 12 Students
29
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pacific Crest Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at California Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pacific Crest Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at California Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pacific Crest Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at California Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pacific Crest Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at California Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
70%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pacific Crest Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at California Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at California Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pacific Crest Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at California Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pacific Crest Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Dorado Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of California Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pacific Crest Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Dorado Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at California Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(20-21 School Year Data)
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pacific Crest Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Dorado Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at California Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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