Best Public Schools in Pacifica, CA


Summary:

The city of Pacifica, California is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. Overall, the Pacifica school district performs well, with several standout schools like Oceana High and Cabrillo Elementary ranking in the top 25% of California schools. However, there are also some underperforming schools, like Sunset Ridge Elementary, that struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism.

Oceana High is a standout, with a 91.6% four-year graduation rate, 0% dropout rate, and strong test scores, with 71.57% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 40% proficient or better in Math. Cabrillo Elementary and Vallemar Elementary are also high-performing elementary schools, ranking in the top 25% of California schools with excellent test scores.

The data reveals a wide range in metrics like chronic absenteeism, student-teacher ratios, and free/reduced lunch rates across the Pacifica schools. This suggests the district has pockets of need that may require targeted interventions, even as the overall district performance is strong. The high-performing schools demonstrate that excellence is possible, but the underperforming schools indicate there is still work to be done to ensure all students in Pacifica have access to a high-quality education.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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