Pacific Law Academy

Pacific Law Academy is a public high school in Stockton, CA, part of the Stockton Unified. The school serves approximately 198 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 24.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 94.9th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 39% proficiency in math, 8 points above the state average and 84% in reading/language arts, 32 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $68,767, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

With an enrollment of 198 students, Pacific Law Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Law Academy is 24.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Pacific Law Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.