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#5146 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pacific High
High School · San Bernardino City Unified · San Bernardino, CA
A San Bernardino City Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1020 Pacific St., San Bernardino, CA 92404
- Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pacific High score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2017, reaching 26% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacific High 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bernardino), 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
$66,173
Median home value
$383,700
Median rent
$1,386/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
49.2%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92404; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Co Juve Detention and Assessment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Sierra HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Aquinas High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Indian Springs HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,829 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Bernardino City Unified
- Schools in district
- 76
- Rank in district
- #37 of 71
- District spending per student
- $21,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacific High is listed in San Bernardino City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific High
Pacific High is a public high school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified, serving approximately 1,222 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,146 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific High
What grades does Pacific High serve?
Pacific High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific High?
Pacific High has an enrollment of approximately 1,222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific High is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific High rank in CA?
Pacific High ranks #5,146 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacific High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pacific High a charter school?
No, Pacific High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacific High a Title I school?
No, Pacific High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific High?
96.1% of students at Pacific High 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
- 1,222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (909) 388-6419
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92404)
- 63,067
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 92404; 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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