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#5780 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pacific Coast Academy
School · Pacific Coast Academy District · Poway, CA
A charter school in Poway, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13915 Danielson St. #103, Poway, CA 92064
- Math 37% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pacific Coast Academy score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacific Coast Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poway), 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
$144,201
Median home value
$971,600
Median rent
$2,261/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo Point AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 4,884 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pacific Coast Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,974NCES 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.
Pacific Coast Academy is listed in Pacific Coast Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Coast Academy
Pacific Coast Academy is a public school in Poway, CA, part of Pacific Coast Academy District, serving approximately 5,612 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 35.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,780 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Pacific Coast Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Coast Academy
What grades does Pacific Coast Academy serve?
Pacific Coast Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Coast Academy?
Pacific Coast Academy has an enrollment of approximately 5,612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast Academy is 35.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Coast Academy rank in CA?
Pacific Coast Academy ranks #5,780 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacific Coast Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Coast Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Pacific Coast Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Coast Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Pacific Coast Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pacific Coast Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pacific Coast Academy a Title I school?
No, Pacific Coast Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Coast Academy?
38.9% of students at Pacific Coast Academy 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
- 5,612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 35.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 160
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.2%
- Phone
- (619) 749-1928
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92064)
- 48,555
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
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 92064; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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