Serving 234 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 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific High School's student population of 234 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.39, 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
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
76%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
234 students attend Pacific High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pacific High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific High School?
Pacific High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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