Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Pacific Crest Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Crest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific Crest Academy's student population of 100 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Pacific Crest Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Crest Academy is 0.51, 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
#1165 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
20%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Crest Academy's ranking?
Pacific Crest Academy is ranked #1165 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Crest Academy often compared to?
Pacific Crest Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Everest Academy, California Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Crest Academy?
The graduation rate of Pacific Crest Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pacific Crest Academy?
100 students attend Pacific Crest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pacific Crest Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Crest Academy?
Pacific Crest Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pacific Crest Academy offer ?
Pacific Crest Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pacific Crest Academy part of?
Pacific Crest Academy is part of El Dorado Union High School District.
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