Very Good
#1915 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Pacific Crest Academy
High School · EL Dorado Union High · EL Dorado, CA
An EL Dorado Union High charter high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6540 Koki Ln., EL Dorado, CA 95623
- Math 52% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Pacific Crest Academy score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pacific Crest Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
Powered by
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
$106,190
Median home value
$570,800
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Mine HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,046 | Compare → |
| Blaise Pascal SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Summitview Ranch AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Independence ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 102 | 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.
EL Dorado Union High
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacific Crest Academy is listed in El Dorado Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Crest Academy
Pacific Crest Academy is a public high school in EL Dorado, CA, part of EL Dorado Union High, serving approximately 100 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,915 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Crest Academy
What grades does Pacific Crest Academy serve?
Pacific Crest Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Crest Academy?
Pacific Crest Academy has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Academy is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Crest Academy rank in CA?
Pacific Crest Academy ranks #1,915 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacific Crest Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Crest Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Crest Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Crest Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pacific Crest Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pacific Crest Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pacific Crest Academy a Title I school?
No, Pacific Crest Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Crest Academy?
19.0% of students at Pacific Crest 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- El Dorado County
- Phone
- (530) 622-6212
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 95623)
- 4,725
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 95623; 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
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.