Very Good
#3052 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
School · California Pacific Charter - Sonoma District · Costa Mesa, CA
A charter school in Costa Mesa, CA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
940 South Coast Dr. #185, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Math 26% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at California Pacific Charter - Sonoma score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 35% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where California Pacific Charter - Sonoma sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Costa Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,627
Median home value
$1,037,700
Median rent
$2,520/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,930NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma is listed in California Pacific Charter - Sonoma District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma is a public school in Costa Mesa, CA, part of California Pacific Charter - Sonoma District, serving approximately 152 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,052 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
What grades does California Pacific Charter - Sonoma serve?
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend California Pacific Charter - Sonoma?
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Pacific Charter - Sonoma?
The student-teacher ratio at California Pacific Charter - Sonoma is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California Pacific Charter - Sonoma rank in CA?
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma ranks #3,052 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is California Pacific Charter - Sonoma's MySchoolScout rating?
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at California Pacific Charter - Sonoma?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California Pacific Charter - Sonoma has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is California Pacific Charter - Sonoma a charter school?
Yes, California Pacific Charter - Sonoma is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is California Pacific Charter - Sonoma a Title I school?
No, California Pacific Charter - Sonoma is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Pacific Charter - Sonoma?
61.2% of students at California Pacific Charter - Sonoma qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (855) 225-7227
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 92626)
- 50,569
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92626; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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