Very Good
#2354 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 25% in state
Pacific Coast Charter
School · Pajaro Valley Unified · Watsonville, CA
A Pajaro Valley Unified charter school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
294 Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076
- Math 17% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pacific Coast Charter score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacific Coast Charter 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watsonville), 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
$86,685
Median home value
$767,200
Median rent
$1,851/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pvusd Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Central Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.1 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pajaro Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #4 of 33
- District spending per student
- $20,409NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacific Coast Charter is listed in Pajaro Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Coast Charter
Pacific Coast Charter is a public school in Watsonville, CA, part of Pajaro Valley Unified, serving approximately 197 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,354 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Coast Charter
What grades does Pacific Coast Charter serve?
Pacific Coast Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Coast Charter?
Pacific Coast Charter has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast Charter is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Coast Charter rank in CA?
Pacific Coast Charter ranks #2,354 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacific Coast Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Coast Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Coast Charter has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pacific Coast Charter a charter school?
Yes, Pacific Coast Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pacific Coast Charter a Title I school?
No, Pacific Coast Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Coast Charter?
55.8% of students at Pacific Coast Charter 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
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.0%
- Phone
- (831) 786-2180
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 95076)
- 82,409
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 95076; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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