Excellent
#42 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Pacific Collegiate Charter
High School · Pacific Collegiate Charter District · Santa Cruz, CA
A charter high school in Santa Cruz, CA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3004 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Math 69% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pacific Collegiate Charter score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2022, reaching 77% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pacific Collegiate 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Cruz), 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
$106,040
Median home value
$1,189,300
Median rent
$2,356/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
51.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,104 | Compare → |
| Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.2 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Santa Cruz County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 733 | Compare → |
| Santa Cruz County CourtEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 24 | 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.
Pacific Collegiate Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,144NCES 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 Collegiate Charter is listed in Pacific Collegiate Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Collegiate Charter
Pacific Collegiate Charter is a public high school in Santa Cruz, CA, part of Pacific Collegiate Charter District, serving approximately 540 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
What's said publicly about Pacific Collegiate Charter
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Collegiate Charter
What grades does Pacific Collegiate Charter serve?
Pacific Collegiate Charter serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Collegiate Charter?
Pacific Collegiate Charter has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Collegiate Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Collegiate Charter is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Collegiate Charter rank in CA?
Pacific Collegiate Charter ranks #42 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacific Collegiate Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Collegiate Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Collegiate Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Collegiate Charter has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Pacific Collegiate Charter a charter school?
Yes, Pacific Collegiate Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pacific Collegiate Charter a Title I school?
No, Pacific Collegiate Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Collegiate Charter?
10.0% of students at Pacific Collegiate 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (831) 479-7785
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95060)
- 46,024
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 95060; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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