Serving 4,891 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pacific Coast 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 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 4,891 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacific Coast Academy's student population of 4,891 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 151 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
4,891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pacific Coast 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 Coast Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3803 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
29%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Coast Academy's ranking?
Pacific Coast Academy is ranked #3803 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Coast Academy often compared to?
Pacific Coast Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Middle School, Oak Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Coast Academy?
The graduation rate of Pacific Coast Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pacific Coast Academy?
4,891 students attend Pacific Coast Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pacific Coast Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Coast Academy?
Pacific Coast Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pacific Coast Academy offer ?
Pacific Coast Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pacific Coast Academy part of?
Pacific Coast Academy is part of Pacific Coast Academy School District.
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