Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pacific Crest Online Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacific Crest Online Academy's student population of 312 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pacific Crest Online Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Crest Online Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1664 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Crest Online Academy's ranking?
Pacific Crest Online Academy is ranked #1664 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Crest Online Academy?
The graduation rate of Pacific Crest Online Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pacific Crest Online Academy?
312 students attend Pacific Crest Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pacific Crest Online Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Crest Online Academy?
Pacific Crest Online Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pacific Crest Online Academy offer ?
Pacific Crest Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pacific Crest Online Academy part of?
Pacific Crest Online Academy is part of Richland School District.
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