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#3621 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 38% in state

Pacific Community Charter

School · Pacific Community Charter District · Point Arena, CA

A charter school in Point Arena, CA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

PO Box 984, Point Arena, CA 95468

  • Math 33% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendImproving
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation13.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$15,071
Chronic Absenteeism62.1%

Students at Pacific Community Charter score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (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 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pacific Community 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average305/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,429

Median home value

$451,400

Median rent

$1,792/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
13.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pacific Community Charter District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,071NCES 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 Community Charter is listed in Pacific Community Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pacific Community Charter

Pacific Community Charter is a public school in Point Arena, CA, part of Pacific Community Charter District, serving approximately 66 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,621 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pacific Community Charter

What grades does Pacific Community Charter serve?

Pacific Community Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Pacific Community Charter?

Pacific Community Charter has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Community Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Community Charter is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pacific Community Charter rank in CA?

Pacific Community Charter ranks #3,621 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Pacific Community Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Pacific Community Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Community Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Community Charter has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Pacific Community Charter a charter school?

Yes, Pacific Community Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Pacific Community Charter a Title I school?

No, Pacific Community Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Community Charter?

62.1% of students at Pacific Community 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
66
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mendocino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.1%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 95468)
1,992
Area median age
40.5
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 95468; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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