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Pacific Sands Academy
High School
745 Park Drive, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
42:1
Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
42:1
Grades
1st – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Pacific Sands Academy
High School in Ben Lomond · grades 1st – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Pacific Sands Academy
Pacific Sands Academy is a private high school in Ben Lomond, CA. Pacific Sands Academy serves approximately 42 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 42:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 42 students, Pacific Sands Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Pacific Sands Academy runs 42:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Pacific Sands Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Pacific Sands Academy compares to the 1 public school in Ben Lomond, CA
All Schools in Ben Lomond
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Pacific Sands Academy (this school) | — |
| SLVUSD Charter | 7.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 42:1
- Address
- 745 Park Drive, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
- Phone
- (831) 515-8250
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
745 Park Drive, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pacific Sands Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. San Lorenzo Valley High (rated 7.7/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Felton). Additionally, Scotts Valley High (rated 7.7/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Scotts Valley). For more schools in Ben Lomond, see our Ben Lomond schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SLVUSD Charter Ben Lomond | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle Felton | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Felton | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| San Lorenzo Valley High Felton | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Boulder Creek Elementary Boulder Creek | 3.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Bonny Doon Elementary Santa Cruz | 3.5 mi | 6.4 |
| PACIFIC SANDS ACADEMY Scotts Valley | 4.1 mi | — |
| California Connections Academy Monterey Bay Ripon | 4.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Scotts Valley Middle Scotts Valley | 4.3 mi | 7.4 |
| SANTA CRUZ WALDORF SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 5.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Santa Cruz Waldorf School Santa Cruz | 5.1 mi | — |
| SILICON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Scotts Valley | 4.6 mi | — |
| Scotts Valley High Scotts Valley | 4.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Brook Knoll Elementary Santa Cruz | 5.4 mi | 7.0 |
| BAYMONTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Scotts Valley | 4.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Baymonte Christian School Scotts Valley | 4.9 mi | — |
| Vine Hill Elementary Scotts Valley | 5.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Brite Horizons School Scotts Valley | 5.1 mi | — |
| Ocean Grove Charter Placerville | 6.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School Santa Cruz | 6.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95005 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,857
Median Home Value
$959,100
Median Rent
$2,358/mo
Population
7,150
College Educated
46.2%
Homeownership
71.1%
Avg Commute
36.1 min
Poverty Rate
5%
Median Age
46.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pacific Sands Academy
What grades does Pacific Sands Academy serve?
Pacific Sands Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Sands Academy?
Pacific Sands Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Sands Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Sands Academy is 42:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Pacific Sands Academy a private school?
Yes, Pacific Sands Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 42:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 515-8250
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