Pacific High School

501 College Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 198 students in grades 9-12, Pacific High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pacific High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Pacific High School's student population of 198 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
198 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Pacific High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pacific High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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12%
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Hispanic
78%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pacific High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pacific High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
17%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Pacific High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pacific High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pacific High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pacific High School's ranking?
Pacific High School is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific High School often compared to?
Pacific High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ventura High School, Oxnard High School, Buena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific High School?
The graduation rate of Pacific High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pacific High School?
198 students attend Pacific High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pacific High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific High School?
Pacific High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific High School offer ?
Pacific High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pacific High School part of?
Pacific High School is part of Ventura Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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